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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.30, 317.73 and 126.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.30, 317.73 and 126.86 is: 189.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.30 : 317.73 = 126.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.30/317.73 = 126.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.30x = 317.73 × 126.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.30x = 40,307.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,307.23/212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.86

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