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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.52, 318.51 and 183.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.52, 318.51 and 183.63 is: 275.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.52 : 318.51 = 183.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.52/318.51 = 183.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.52x = 318.51 × 183.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.52x = 58,487.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,487.99/212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.21

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