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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.30, 318.47 and 75.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.30, 318.47 and 75.35 is: 113.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.30 : 318.47 = 75.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.30/318.47 = 75.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.30x = 318.47 × 75.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.30x = 23,994.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,994.75/212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.03

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