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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 317.87 and 102.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 317.87 and 102.22 is: 153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 317.87 = 102.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/317.87 = 102.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 317.87 × 102.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 32,492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,492.16/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.22

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