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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.37, 319.09 and 135.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.37, 319.09 and 135.37 is: 203.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.37 : 319.09 = 135.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.37/319.09 = 135.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.37x = 319.09 × 135.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.37x = 43,195.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,195.21/212.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.40

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