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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.88, 319.04 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.88, 319.04 and 187.32 is: 280.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.88 : 319.04 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.88/319.04 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.88x = 319.04 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.88x = 59,762.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,762.57/212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.73

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