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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.94, 319.77 and 186.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.94, 319.77 and 186.12 is: 279.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.94 : 319.77 = 186.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.94/319.77 = 186.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.94x = 319.77 × 186.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.94x = 59,515.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,515.59/212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.49

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