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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.32, 318.97 and 200.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.32, 318.97 and 200.66 is: 301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.32 : 318.97 = 200.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.32/318.97 = 200.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.32x = 318.97 × 200.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.32x = 64,004.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,004.97/212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.45

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