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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.34, 318.51 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.34, 318.51 and 135.07 is: 202.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.34 : 318.51 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.34/318.51 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.34x = 318.51 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.34x = 43,018.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,018.88/212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.60

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