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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.07, 318.17 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.07, 318.17 and 135.10 is: 202.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.07 : 318.17 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.07/318.17 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.07x = 318.17 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.07x = 42,982.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,982.50/212.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.69

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