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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.35, 317.74 and 134.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.35, 317.74 and 134.95 is: 201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.35 : 317.74 = 134.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.35/317.74 = 134.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.35x = 317.74 × 134.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.35x = 42,879.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,879.01/212.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.93

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