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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.47, 318.50 and 104.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.47, 318.50 and 104.14 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.47 : 318.50 = 104.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.47/318.50 = 104.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.47x = 318.50 × 104.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.47x = 33,166.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,166.48/212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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