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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.88, 319.26 and 135.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.88, 319.26 and 135.84 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.88 : 319.26 = 135.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.88/319.26 = 135.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.88x = 319.26 × 135.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.88x = 43,368.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,368.28/212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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