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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.63, 318.58 and 134.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.63, 318.58 and 134.55 is: 201.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.63 : 318.58 = 134.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.63/318.58 = 134.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.63x = 318.58 × 134.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.63x = 42,864.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,864.60/212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.60

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