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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 319.56 and 185.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 319.56 and 185.50 is: 278.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 319.56 = 185.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/319.56 = 185.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 319.56 × 185.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 59,278.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,278.38/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.51

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