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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.88, 318.70 and 182.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.88, 318.70 and 182.04 is: 272.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.88 : 318.70 = 182.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.88/318.70 = 182.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.88x = 318.70 × 182.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.88x = 58,016.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,016.15/212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 272.53

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