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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 318.96 and 121.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 318.96 and 121.31 is: 181.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 318.96 = 121.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/318.96 = 121.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 318.96 × 121.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 38,693.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,693.84/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.80

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