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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.01, 318.09 and 96.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.01, 318.09 and 96.44 is: 144.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.01 : 318.09 = 96.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.01/318.09 = 96.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.01x = 318.09 × 96.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.01x = 30,676.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,676.60/212.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.69

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