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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.66, 318.98 and 68.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.66, 318.98 and 68.37 is: 102.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.66 : 318.98 = 68.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.66/318.98 = 68.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.66x = 318.98 × 68.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.66x = 21,808.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,808.83/212.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.55

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