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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.56, 316.37 and 203.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.56, 316.37 and 203.68 is: 303.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.56 : 316.37 = 203.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.56/316.37 = 203.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.56x = 316.37 × 203.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.56x = 64,438.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,438.24/212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.15

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