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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.19, 317.74 and 177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.19, 317.74 and 177.87 is: 266.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.19 : 317.74 = 177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.19/317.74 = 177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.19x = 317.74 × 177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.19x = 56,516.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,516.41/212.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.35

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