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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.38, 318.68 and 114.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.38, 318.68 and 114.88 is: 172.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.38 : 318.68 = 114.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.38/318.68 = 114.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.38x = 318.68 × 114.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.38x = 36,608.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,608.65/212.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.38

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