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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.60, 318.62 and 104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.60, 318.62 and 104.42 is: 156.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.60 : 318.62 = 104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.60/318.62 = 104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.60x = 318.62 × 104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.60x = 33,270.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,270.30/212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.49

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