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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.92, 319.90 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.92, 319.90 and 135.92 is: 204.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.92 : 319.90 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.92/319.90 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.92x = 319.90 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.92x = 43,480.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,480.81/212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.21

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