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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.58, 318.60 and 183.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.58, 318.60 and 183.48 is: 274.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.58 : 318.60 = 183.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.58/318.60 = 183.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.58x = 318.60 × 183.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.58x = 58,456.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,456.73/212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.99

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