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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.02, 316.03 and 205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.02, 316.03 and 205 is: 305.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.02 : 316.03 = 205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.02/316.03 = 205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.02x = 316.03 × 205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.02x = 64,785.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,785.13/212.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.56

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