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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.59, 319.11 and 178.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.59, 319.11 and 178.71 is: 268.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.59 : 319.11 = 178.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.59/319.11 = 178.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.59x = 319.11 × 178.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.59x = 57,027.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,027.25/212.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.26

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