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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 318.60 and 181.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 318.60 and 181.62 is: 272.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 318.60 = 181.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/318.60 = 181.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 318.60 × 181.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 57,864.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,864.13/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.66

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