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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.92, 319.44 and 182.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.92, 319.44 and 182.68 is: 274.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.92 : 319.44 = 182.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.92/319.44 = 182.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.92x = 319.44 × 182.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.92x = 58,355.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,355.30/212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.07

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