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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.10, 318.22 and 130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.10, 318.22 and 130.98 is: 196.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.10 : 318.22 = 130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.10/318.22 = 130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.10x = 318.22 × 130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.10x = 41,680.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,680.46/212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.51

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