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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.47, 318.49 and 157.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.47, 318.49 and 157.39 is: 235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.47 : 318.49 = 157.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.47/318.49 = 157.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.47x = 318.49 × 157.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.47x = 50,127.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,127.14/212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.93

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