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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 318.04 and 98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 318.04 and 98 is: 147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 318.04 = 98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/318.04 = 98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 318.04 × 98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 31,167.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,167.92/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.02

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