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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.23, 318.47 and 114.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.23, 318.47 and 114.73 is: 172.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.23 : 318.47 = 114.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.23/318.47 = 114.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.23x = 318.47 × 114.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.23x = 36,537.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,537.89/212.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.16

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