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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.16, 318.18 and 140.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.16, 318.18 and 140.04 is: 210.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.16 : 318.18 = 140.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.16/318.18 = 140.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.16x = 318.18 × 140.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.16x = 44,557.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,557.93/212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.02

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