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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.12, 318.26 and 188.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.12, 318.26 and 188.28 is: 281.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.12 : 318.26 = 188.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.12/318.26 = 188.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.12x = 318.26 × 188.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.12x = 59,921.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,921.05/213.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.16

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