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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.81, 320.02 and 186.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.81, 320.02 and 186.08 is: 279.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.81 : 320.02 = 186.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.81/320.02 = 186.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.81x = 320.02 × 186.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.81x = 59,547.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,547.26/212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.82

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