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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.78, 319.49 and 185.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.78, 319.49 and 185.90 is: 279.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.78 : 319.49 = 185.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.78/319.49 = 185.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.78x = 319.49 × 185.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.78x = 59,393.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,393.19/212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.13

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