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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.27, 317.90 and 102.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.27, 317.90 and 102.65 is: 153.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.27 : 317.90 = 102.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.27/317.90 = 102.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.27x = 317.90 × 102.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.27x = 32,633.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,633.49/212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.74

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