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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.61, 318.60 and 135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.61, 318.60 and 135.41 is: 202.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.61 : 318.60 = 135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.61/318.60 = 135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.61x = 318.60 × 135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.61x = 43,140.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,140.03/212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.91

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