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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.10, 317.36 and 129.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.10, 317.36 and 129.53 is: 193.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.10 : 317.36 = 129.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.10/317.36 = 129.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.10x = 317.36 × 129.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.10x = 41,105.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,105.41/212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.80

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