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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.41, 318.03 and 109.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.41, 318.03 and 109.47 is: 163.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.41 : 318.03 = 109.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.41/318.03 = 109.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.41x = 318.03 × 109.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.41x = 34,814.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,814.74/212.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.90

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