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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.73, 318.30 and 178.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.73, 318.30 and 178.13 is: 266.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.73 : 318.30 = 178.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.73/318.30 = 178.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.73x = 318.30 × 178.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.73x = 56,697.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,697.19/212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.52

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