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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 318.60 and 104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 318.60 and 104.15 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 318.60 = 104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/318.60 = 104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 318.60 × 104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 33,182.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,182.19/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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