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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.34, 318.05 and 130.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.34, 318.05 and 130.94 is: 196.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.34 : 318.05 = 130.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.34/318.05 = 130.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.34x = 318.05 × 130.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.34x = 41,643.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,643.22/212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.12

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