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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.45, 319.07 and 121.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.45, 319.07 and 121.32 is: 182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.45 : 319.07 = 121.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.45/319.07 = 121.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.45x = 319.07 × 121.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.45x = 38,709.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,709.88/212.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.21

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