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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.13, 318.21 and 82.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.13, 318.21 and 82.14 is: 123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.13 : 318.21 = 82.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.13/318.21 = 82.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.13x = 318.21 × 82.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.13x = 26,137.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,137.77/212.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.22

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