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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.74, 318.86 and 97.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.74, 318.86 and 97.28 is: 145.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.74 : 318.86 = 97.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.74/318.86 = 97.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.74x = 318.86 × 97.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.74x = 31,018.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,018.70/212.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.81

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