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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.12, 318.16 and 130.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.12, 318.16 and 130.95 is: 196.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.12 : 318.16 = 130.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.12/318.16 = 130.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.12x = 318.16 × 130.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.12x = 41,663.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,663.22/212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.41

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