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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.38, 318.14 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.38, 318.14 and 135.15 is: 202.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.38 : 318.14 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.38/318.14 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.38x = 318.14 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.38x = 42,996.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,996.57/212.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.45

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