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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.05, 317.39 and 151.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.05, 317.39 and 151.00 is: 226.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.05 : 317.39 = 151.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.05/317.39 = 151.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.05x = 317.39 × 151.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.05x = 47,924.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,924.34/212.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 226.00

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