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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.03, 317.60 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.03, 317.60 and 134.96 is: 202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.03 : 317.60 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.03/317.60 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.03x = 317.60 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.03x = 42,861.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,861.71/212.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.15

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