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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.56, 318.96 and 98.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.56, 318.96 and 98.56 is: 147.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.56 : 318.96 = 98.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.56/318.96 = 98.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.56x = 318.96 × 98.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.56x = 31,436.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,436.70/212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 147.90

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