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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 318.10 and 157.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 318.10 and 157.64 is: 236.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 318.10 = 157.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/318.10 = 157.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 318.10 × 157.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 50,145.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,145.28/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.53

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