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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.86, 319.30 and 132.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.86, 319.30 and 132.22 is: 198.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.86 : 319.30 = 132.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.86/319.30 = 132.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.86x = 319.30 × 132.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.86x = 42,217.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,217.85/212.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.34

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