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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.68, 318.86 and 68.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.68, 318.86 and 68.36 is: 102.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.68 : 318.86 = 68.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.68/318.86 = 68.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.68x = 318.86 × 68.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.68x = 21,797.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,797.27/212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.49

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