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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 316.95 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 316.95 and 188.28 is: 281.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 316.95 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/316.95 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 316.95 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 59,675.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,675.35/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.12

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