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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.31, 292.80 and 181.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.31, 292.80 and 181.20 is: 249.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.31 : 292.80 = 181.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.31/292.80 = 181.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.31x = 292.80 × 181.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.31x = 53,055.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 53,055.36/212.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.90

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