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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.54, 318.63 and 157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.54, 318.63 and 157.66 is: 236.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.54 : 318.63 = 157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.54/318.63 = 157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.54x = 318.63 × 157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.54x = 50,236.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,236.79/212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.36

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