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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.75, 319.65 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.75, 319.65 and 135.74 is: 203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.75 : 319.65 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.75/319.65 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.75x = 319.65 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.75x = 43,390.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,390.09/212.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.95

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