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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.80, 319.26 and 135.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.80, 319.26 and 135.74 is: 203.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.80 : 319.26 = 135.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.80/319.26 = 135.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.80x = 319.26 × 135.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.80x = 43,336.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,336.35/212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.65

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