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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.12, 317.89 and 154.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.12, 317.89 and 154.00 is: 230.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.12 : 317.89 = 154.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.12/317.89 = 154.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.12x = 317.89 × 154.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.12x = 48,955.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,955.65/212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.79

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