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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.27, 318.39 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.27, 318.39 and 102.63 is: 153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.27 : 318.39 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.27/318.39 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.27x = 318.39 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.27x = 32,676.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,676.37/212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.94

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