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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 318 and 83.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 318 and 83.76 is: 125.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 318 = 83.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/318 = 83.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 318 × 83.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 26,635.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,635.68/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.64

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