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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.58, 318.26 and 109.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.58, 318.26 and 109.62 is: 164.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.58 : 318.26 = 109.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.58/318.26 = 109.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.58x = 318.26 × 109.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.58x = 34,887.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,887.11/212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.11

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