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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.12, 317.54 and 154.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.12, 317.54 and 154.26 is: 230.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.12 : 317.54 = 154.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.12/317.54 = 154.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.12x = 317.54 × 154.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.12x = 48,983.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,983.72/212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.92

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