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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.78, 318.87 and 121.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.78, 318.87 and 121.46 is: 182.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.78 : 318.87 = 121.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.78/318.87 = 121.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.78x = 318.87 × 121.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.78x = 38,728.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,728.36/212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.01

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