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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 318.10 and 82.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 318.10 and 82.18 is: 123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 318.10 = 82.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/318.10 = 82.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 318.10 × 82.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 26,139.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,139.87/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.25

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