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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.01, 317.74 and 102.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.01, 317.74 and 102.25 is: 153.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.01 : 317.74 = 102.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.01/317.74 = 102.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.01x = 317.74 × 102.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.01x = 32,488.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,488.92/212.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.24

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