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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.26, 318.31 and 65.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.26, 318.31 and 65.97 is: 98.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.26 : 318.31 = 65.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.26/318.31 = 65.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.26x = 318.31 × 65.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.26x = 20,998.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,998.91/212.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.93

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