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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.38, 318.62 and 66.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.38, 318.62 and 66.12 is: 99.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.38 : 318.62 = 66.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.38/318.62 = 66.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.38x = 318.62 × 66.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.38x = 21,067.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,067.15/212.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.20

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