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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 318.42 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 318.42 and 135.21 is: 202.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 318.42 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/318.42 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 318.42 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 43,052.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,052.89/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.87

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