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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.36, 319.10 and 116.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.36, 319.10 and 116.24 is: 174.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.36 : 319.10 = 116.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.36/319.10 = 116.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.36x = 319.10 × 116.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.36x = 37,092.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,092.18/212.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.67

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