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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.37, 316.41 and 202.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.37, 316.41 and 202.04 is: 301.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.37 : 316.41 = 202.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.37/316.41 = 202.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.37x = 316.41 × 202.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.37x = 63,927.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,927.48/212.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.02

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