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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.18, 317.91 and 83.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.18, 317.91 and 83.66 is: 125.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.18 : 317.91 = 83.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.18/317.91 = 83.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.18x = 317.91 × 83.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.18x = 26,596.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,596.35/212.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.35

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