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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.33, 317.98 and 187.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.33, 317.98 and 187.98 is: 281.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.33 : 317.98 = 187.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.33/317.98 = 187.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.33x = 317.98 × 187.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.33x = 59,774.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,774.68/212.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.52

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