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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.20, 318.36 and 75.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.20, 318.36 and 75.31 is: 112.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.20 : 318.36 = 75.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.20/318.36 = 75.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.20x = 318.36 × 75.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.20x = 23,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,975.69/212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.99

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