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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.67, 318.65 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.67, 318.65 and 104.22 is: 156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.67 : 318.65 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.67/318.65 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.67x = 318.65 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.67x = 33,209.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,209.18/212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.15

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