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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.09, 318.26 and 129.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.09, 318.26 and 129.67 is: 194.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.09 : 318.26 = 129.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.09/318.26 = 129.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.09x = 318.26 × 129.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.09x = 41,268.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,268.30/212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.58

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