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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.33, 318.45 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.33, 318.45 and 134.20 is: 201.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.33 : 318.45 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.33/318.45 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.33x = 318.45 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.33x = 42,735.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,735.99/212.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.27

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