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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.08, 318.22 and 75.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.08, 318.22 and 75.19 is: 112.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.08 : 318.22 = 75.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.08/318.22 = 75.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.08x = 318.22 × 75.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.08x = 23,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,925.98/212.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.82

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