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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 318.03 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 318.03 and 130.83 is: 196.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 318.03 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/318.03 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 318.03 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 41,607.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,607.86/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.06

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