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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.16, 318.75 and 189.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.16, 318.75 and 189.12 is: 284.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.16 : 318.75 = 189.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.16/318.75 = 189.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.16x = 318.75 × 189.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.16x = 60,282
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,282/212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.13

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