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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.21, 318.20 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.21, 318.20 and 135.26 is: 202.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.21 : 318.20 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.21/318.20 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.21x = 318.20 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.21x = 43,038.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,038.48/212.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.82

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