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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.69, 319.04 and 152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.69, 319.04 and 152.09 is: 228.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.69 : 319.04 = 152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.69/319.04 = 152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.69x = 319.04 × 152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.69x = 48,520.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,520.44/212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 228.13

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