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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 316.80 and 184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 316.80 and 184.88 is: 275.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 316.80 = 184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/316.80 = 184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 316.80 × 184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 58,568.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,568.40/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.98

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