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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 318.08 and 109.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 318.08 and 109.28 is: 163.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 318.08 = 109.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/318.08 = 109.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 318.08 × 109.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 34,759.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,759.78/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.96

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