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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.39, 318.95 and 201.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.39, 318.95 and 201.75 is: 302.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.39 : 318.95 = 201.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.39/318.95 = 201.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.39x = 318.95 × 201.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.39x = 64,347.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,347.15/212.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.97

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