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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 318.78 and 189.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 318.78 and 189.18 is: 284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 318.78 = 189.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/318.78 = 189.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 318.78 × 189.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 60,306.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,306.80/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.09

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