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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.40, 317.79 and 116.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.40, 317.79 and 116.28 is: 173.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.40 : 317.79 = 116.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.40/317.79 = 116.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.40x = 317.79 × 116.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.40x = 36,952.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,952.62/212.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.98

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