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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.70, 319.32 and 200.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.70, 319.32 and 200.82 is: 301.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.70 : 319.32 = 200.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.70/319.32 = 200.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.70x = 319.32 × 200.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.70x = 64,125.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,125.84/212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 301.48

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