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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.10, 317.61 and 185.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.10, 317.61 and 185.10 is: 277.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.10 : 317.61 = 185.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.10/317.61 = 185.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.10x = 317.61 × 185.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.10x = 58,789.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,789.61/212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.18

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