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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.34, 318.38 and 75.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.34, 318.38 and 75.39 is: 113.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.34 : 318.38 = 75.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.34/318.38 = 75.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.34x = 318.38 × 75.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.34x = 24,002.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,002.29/212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.04

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