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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.60, 318.54 and 148.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.60, 318.54 and 148.34 is: 222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.60 : 318.54 = 148.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.60/318.54 = 148.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.60x = 318.54 × 148.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.60x = 47,252.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,252.22/212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.26

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