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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 316.72 and 210.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 316.72 and 210.68 is: 314.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 316.72 = 210.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/316.72 = 210.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 316.72 × 210.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 66,725.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,725.52/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.65

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