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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.47, 318.83 and 188.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.47, 318.83 and 188.71 is: 283.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.47 : 318.83 = 188.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.47/318.83 = 188.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.47x = 318.83 × 188.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.47x = 60,166.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,166.41/212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.18

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