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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.13, 318.56 and 126.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.13, 318.56 and 126.00 is: 189.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.13 : 318.56 = 126.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.13/318.56 = 126.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.13x = 318.56 × 126.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.13x = 40,139.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,139.87/212.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.22

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