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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.58, 319.20 and 135.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.58, 319.20 and 135.45 is: 203.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.58 : 319.20 = 135.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.58/319.20 = 135.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.58x = 319.20 × 135.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.58x = 43,235.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,235.64/212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.39

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