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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.16, 318.68 and 187.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.16, 318.68 and 187.05 is: 280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.16 : 318.68 = 187.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.16/318.68 = 187.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.16x = 318.68 × 187.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.16x = 59,608.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,608.16/212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.96

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