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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.87, 318.73 and 185.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.87, 318.73 and 185.18 is: 277.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.87 : 318.73 = 185.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.87/318.73 = 185.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.87x = 318.73 × 185.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.87x = 59,021.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,021.50/212.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.27

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