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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.96, 318.84 and 185.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.96, 318.84 and 185.84 is: 278.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.96 : 318.84 = 185.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.96/318.84 = 185.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.96x = 318.84 × 185.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.96x = 59,253.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,253.23/212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.24

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