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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.66, 318.92 and 68.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.66, 318.92 and 68.35 is: 102.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.66 : 318.92 = 68.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.66/318.92 = 68.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.66x = 318.92 × 68.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.66x = 21,796.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,796.59/212.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.50

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