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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.46, 318.02 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.46, 318.02 and 135.51 is: 202.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.46 : 318.02 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.46/318.02 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.46x = 318.02 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.46x = 43,094.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,094.89/212.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.84

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