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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.12, 318.19 and 130.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.12, 318.19 and 130.41 is: 195.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.12 : 318.19 = 130.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.12/318.19 = 130.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.12x = 318.19 × 130.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.12x = 41,495.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,495.16/212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.62

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