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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.71, 318.96 and 180.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.71, 318.96 and 180.11 is: 270.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.71 : 318.96 = 180.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.71/318.96 = 180.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.71x = 318.96 × 180.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.71x = 57,447.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,447.89/212.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.08

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