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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.02, 317.78 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.02, 317.78 and 138.84 is: 208.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.02 : 317.78 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.02/317.78 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.02x = 317.78 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.02x = 44,120.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,120.58/212.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.10

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