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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 318.15 and 179.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 318.15 and 179.93 is: 269.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 318.15 = 179.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/318.15 = 179.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 318.15 × 179.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 57,243.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,243.83/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.74

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