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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.96, 319.47 and 135.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.96, 319.47 and 135.87 is: 203.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.96 : 319.47 = 135.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.96/319.47 = 135.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.96x = 319.47 × 135.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.96x = 43,406.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,406.39/212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.83

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