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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.43, 318.45 and 135.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.43, 318.45 and 135.16 is: 202.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.43 : 318.45 = 135.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.43/318.45 = 135.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.43x = 318.45 × 135.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.43x = 43,041.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,041.70/212.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.62

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