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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.03, 317.96 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.03, 317.96 and 71.28 is: 106.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.03 : 317.96 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.03/317.96 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.03x = 317.96 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.03x = 22,664.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,664.37/212.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.89

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