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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.46, 318.50 and 114.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.46, 318.50 and 114.90 is: 172.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.46 : 318.50 = 114.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.46/318.50 = 114.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.46x = 318.50 × 114.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.46x = 36,595.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,595.65/212.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.25

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