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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.47, 318.66 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.47, 318.66 and 121.34 is: 181.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.47 : 318.66 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.47/318.66 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.47x = 318.66 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.47x = 38,666.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,666.20/212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.99

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