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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.82, 319.31 and 188.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.82, 319.31 and 188.66 is: 283.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.82 : 319.31 = 188.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.82/319.31 = 188.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.82x = 319.31 × 188.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.82x = 60,238.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,238.48/212.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.05

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