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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 317.85 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 317.85 and 135.02 is: 202.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 317.85 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/317.85 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 317.85 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 42,914.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,914.99/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.35

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