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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.34, 318.62 and 96.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.34, 318.62 and 96.83 is: 145.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.34 : 318.62 = 96.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.34/318.62 = 96.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.34x = 318.62 × 96.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.34x = 30,851.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,851.97/212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.30

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