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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.21, 318.06 and 114.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.21, 318.06 and 114.57 is: 171.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.21 : 318.06 = 114.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.21/318.06 = 114.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.21x = 318.06 × 114.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.21x = 36,440.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,440.13/212.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.72

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