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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.30, 317.49 and 188.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.30, 317.49 and 188.30 is: 281.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.30 : 317.49 = 188.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.30/317.49 = 188.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.30x = 317.49 × 188.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.30x = 59,783.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,783.37/212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.60

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