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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.27, 318.42 and 135.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.27, 318.42 and 135.28 is: 202.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.27 : 318.42 = 135.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.27/318.42 = 135.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.27x = 318.42 × 135.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.27x = 43,075.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,075.57/212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.93

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