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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.29, 318.42 and 68.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.29, 318.42 and 68.00 is: 101.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.29 : 318.42 = 68.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.29/318.42 = 68.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.29x = 318.42 × 68.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.29x = 21,650.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,650.97/212.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.99

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