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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.97, 318.78 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.97, 318.78 and 176.25 is: 263.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.97 : 318.78 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.97/318.78 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.97x = 318.78 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.97x = 56,184.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,184.98/212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.82

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