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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.25, 318.47 and 114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.25, 318.47 and 114.64 is: 172.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.25 : 318.47 = 114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.25/318.47 = 114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.25x = 318.47 × 114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.25x = 36,507.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,507.24/212.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.00

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