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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.82, 319.02 and 151.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.82, 319.02 and 151.93 is: 227.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.82 : 319.02 = 151.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.82/319.02 = 151.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.82x = 319.02 × 151.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.82x = 48,468.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 48,468.71/212.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 227.75

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