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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.48, 317.07 and 188.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.48, 317.07 and 188.18 is: 280.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.48 : 317.07 = 188.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.48/317.07 = 188.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.48x = 317.07 × 188.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.48x = 59,666.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,666.23/212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.81

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