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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.25, 317.82 and 177.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.25, 317.82 and 177.93 is: 266.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.25 : 317.82 = 177.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.25/317.82 = 177.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.25x = 317.82 × 177.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.25x = 56,549.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,549.71/212.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.43

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