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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.44, 318.16 and 181.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.44, 318.16 and 181.24 is: 271.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.44 : 318.16 = 181.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.44/318.16 = 181.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.44x = 318.16 × 181.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.44x = 57,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,663.32/212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.43

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