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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.77, 318.81 and 109.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.77, 318.81 and 109.90 is: 164.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.77 : 318.81 = 109.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.77/318.81 = 109.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.77x = 318.81 × 109.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.77x = 35,037.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,037.22/212.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.67

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