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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.16, 317.52 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.16, 317.52 and 188.16 is: 281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.16 : 317.52 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.16/317.52 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.16x = 317.52 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.16x = 59,744.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,744.56/212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.60

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