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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.61, 318.60 and 157.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.61, 318.60 and 157.51 is: 236.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.61 : 318.60 = 157.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.61/318.60 = 157.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.61x = 318.60 × 157.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.61x = 50,183.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,183.08/212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.04

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