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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.48, 318.96 and 135.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.48, 318.96 and 135.60 is: 203.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.48 : 318.96 = 135.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.48/318.96 = 135.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.48x = 318.96 × 135.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.48x = 43,250.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,250.98/212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.55

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