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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 317.97 and 75.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 317.97 and 75.05 is: 112.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 317.97 = 75.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/317.97 = 75.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 317.97 × 75.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 23,863.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,863.25/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.54

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