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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.34, 317.73 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.34, 317.73 and 121.11 is: 181.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.34 : 317.73 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.34/317.73 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.34x = 317.73 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.34x = 38,480.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,480.28/212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.22

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