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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.44, 318.78 and 184.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.44, 318.78 and 184.12 is: 276.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.44 : 318.78 = 184.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.44/318.78 = 184.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.44x = 318.78 × 184.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.44x = 58,693.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,693.77/212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 276.28

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