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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.17, 318.24 and 67.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.17, 318.24 and 67.88 is: 101.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.17 : 318.24 = 67.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.17/318.24 = 67.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.17x = 318.24 × 67.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.17x = 21,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,600.54/212.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.81

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