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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.60, 318.92 and 176.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.60, 318.92 and 176.12 is: 264.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.60 : 318.92 = 176.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.60/318.92 = 176.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.60x = 318.92 × 176.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.60x = 56,168.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,168.19/212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.20

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