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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.45, 318.11 and 114.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.45, 318.11 and 114.80 is: 171.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.45 : 318.11 = 114.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.45/318.11 = 114.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.45x = 318.11 × 114.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.45x = 36,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,516.86/212.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.89

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