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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.09, 317.96 and 129.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.09, 317.96 and 129.74 is: 194.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.09 : 317.96 = 129.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.09/317.96 = 129.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.09x = 317.96 × 129.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.09x = 41,250.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,250.38/212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.50

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