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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.20, 318.86 and 181.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.20, 318.86 and 181.44 is: 272.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.20 : 318.86 = 181.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.20/318.86 = 181.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.20x = 318.86 × 181.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.20x = 57,853.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,853.96/212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.64

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