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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.76, 318.90 and 188.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.76, 318.90 and 188.76 is: 282.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.76 : 318.90 = 188.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.76/318.90 = 188.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.76x = 318.90 × 188.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.76x = 60,195.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,195.56/212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.93

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