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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.27, 318.49 and 96.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.27, 318.49 and 96.65 is: 145.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.27 : 318.49 = 96.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.27/318.49 = 96.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.27x = 318.49 × 96.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.27x = 30,780.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,780.22/212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.00

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