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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.44, 318.66 and 116.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.44, 318.66 and 116.20 is: 174.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.44 : 318.66 = 116.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.44/318.66 = 116.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.44x = 318.66 × 116.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.44x = 37,028.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,028.29/212.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.30

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