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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 318.18 and 120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 318.18 and 120.84 is: 181.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 318.18 = 120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/318.18 = 120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 318.18 × 120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 38,448.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,448.87/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.33

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