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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 318.76 and 115.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 318.76 and 115.14 is: 172.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 318.76 = 115.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/318.76 = 115.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 318.76 × 115.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 36,702.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,702.03/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.60

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