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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.42, 318.51 and 115.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.42, 318.51 and 115.03 is: 172.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.42 : 318.51 = 115.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.42/318.51 = 115.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.42x = 318.51 × 115.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.42x = 36,639.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,639.00/212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.49

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