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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.58, 318.45 and 185.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.58, 318.45 and 185.34 is: 277.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.58 : 318.45 = 185.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.58/318.45 = 185.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.58x = 318.45 × 185.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.58x = 59,021.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,021.52/212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.64

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