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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.88, 319.33 and 97.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.88, 319.33 and 97.33 is: 146.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.88 : 319.33 = 97.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.88/319.33 = 97.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.88x = 319.33 × 97.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.88x = 31,080.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,080.39/212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.00

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