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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.58, 318.18 and 139.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.58, 318.18 and 139.52 is: 208.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.58 : 318.18 = 139.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.58/318.18 = 139.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.58x = 318.18 × 139.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.58x = 44,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,392.47/212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.83

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