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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 318.34 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 318.34 and 121.02 is: 181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 318.34 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/318.34 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 318.34 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 38,525.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,525.51/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.48

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