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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.37, 318.60 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.37, 318.60 and 121.65 is: 182.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.37 : 318.60 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.37/318.60 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.37x = 318.60 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.37x = 38,757.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,757.69/212.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.50

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