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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.54, 318.54 and 140.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.54, 318.54 and 140.54 is: 210.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.54 : 318.54 = 140.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.54/318.54 = 140.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.54x = 318.54 × 140.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.54x = 44,767.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,767.61/212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.63

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