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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.32, 318 and 116

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.32, 318 and 116 is: 173.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.32 : 318 = 116 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.32/318 = 116/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.32x = 318 × 116
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.32x = 36,888
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,888/212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.74

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