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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.57, 318.92 and 135.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.57, 318.92 and 135.59 is: 203.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.57 : 318.92 = 135.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.57/318.92 = 135.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.57x = 318.92 × 135.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.57x = 43,242.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,242.36/212.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.43

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