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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.20, 318.50 and 116.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.20, 318.50 and 116.21 is: 174.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.20 : 318.50 = 116.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.20/318.50 = 116.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.20x = 318.50 × 116.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.20x = 37,012.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,012.89/212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.42

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