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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.78, 317.06 and 187.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.78, 317.06 and 187.26 is: 279.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.78 : 317.06 = 187.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.78/317.06 = 187.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.78x = 317.06 × 187.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.78x = 59,371.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,371.72/212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.04

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