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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.78, 293.88 and 188.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.78, 293.88 and 188.17 is: 259.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.78 : 293.88 = 188.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.78/293.88 = 188.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.78x = 293.88 × 188.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.78x = 55,299.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,299.97/212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.90

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