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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 318.29 and 109.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 318.29 and 109.41 is: 164.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 318.29 = 109.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/318.29 = 109.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 318.29 × 109.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 34,823.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,823.56/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.22

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