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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.43, 318.73 and 115.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.43, 318.73 and 115.05 is: 172.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.43 : 318.73 = 115.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.43/318.73 = 115.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.43x = 318.73 × 115.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.43x = 36,669.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,669.89/212.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.62

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