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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.06, 318.00 and 114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.06, 318.00 and 114.55 is: 171.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.06 : 318.00 = 114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.06/318.00 = 114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.06x = 318.00 × 114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.06x = 36,426.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,426.53/212.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.77

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