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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.34, 318.33 and 84.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.34, 318.33 and 84.06 is: 126.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.34 : 318.33 = 84.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.34/318.33 = 84.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.34x = 318.33 × 84.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.34x = 26,758.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,758.82/212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.02

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