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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.27, 318.51 and 96.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.27, 318.51 and 96.80 is: 145.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.27 : 318.51 = 96.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.27/318.51 = 96.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.27x = 318.51 × 96.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.27x = 30,831.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,831.77/212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.25

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