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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.76, 319.41 and 135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.76, 319.41 and 135.41 is: 203.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.76 : 319.41 = 135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.76/319.41 = 135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.76x = 319.41 × 135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.76x = 43,249.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,249.71/212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.28

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