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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.47, 318.77 and 96.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.47, 318.77 and 96.91 is: 145.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.47 : 318.77 = 96.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.47/318.77 = 96.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.47x = 318.77 × 96.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.47x = 30,892.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,892.00/212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.39

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