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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 318.60 and 185.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 318.60 and 185.28 is: 277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 318.60 = 185.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/318.60 = 185.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 318.60 × 185.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 59,030.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,030.21/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.61

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