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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.18, 318.26 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.18, 318.26 and 104.04 is: 156.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.18 : 318.26 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.18/318.26 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.18x = 318.26 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.18x = 33,111.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,111.77/212.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.06

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