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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.54, 319.03 and 188.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.54, 319.03 and 188.32 is: 282.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.54 : 319.03 = 188.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.54/319.03 = 188.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.54x = 319.03 × 188.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.54x = 60,078.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,078.13/212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.67

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