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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.30, 318.24 and 121.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.30, 318.24 and 121.04 is: 181.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.30 : 318.24 = 121.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.30/318.24 = 121.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.30x = 318.24 × 121.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.30x = 38,519.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,519.77/212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.44

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