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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.01, 315.97 and 202.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.01, 315.97 and 202.96 is: 302.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.01 : 315.97 = 202.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.01/315.97 = 202.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.01x = 315.97 × 202.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.01x = 64,129.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,129.27/212.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.48

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