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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.87, 318.87 and 110

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.87, 318.87 and 110 is: 164.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.87 : 318.87 = 110 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.87/318.87 = 110/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.87x = 318.87 × 110
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.87x = 35,075.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,075.70/212.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.78

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