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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.52, 318.50 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.52, 318.50 and 183.48 is: 274.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.52 : 318.50 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.52/318.50 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.52x = 318.50 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.52x = 58,438.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,438.38/212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.98

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