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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.33, 318.12 and 135.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.33, 318.12 and 135.11 is: 202.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.33 : 318.12 = 135.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.33/318.12 = 135.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.33x = 318.12 × 135.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.33x = 42,981.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,981.19/212.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.43

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