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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.85, 318.94 and 135.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.85, 318.94 and 135.98 is: 203.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.85 : 318.94 = 135.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.85/318.94 = 135.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.85x = 318.94 × 135.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.85x = 43,368.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,368.72/212.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.75

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