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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.46, 318.79 and 104.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.46, 318.79 and 104.19 is: 156.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.46 : 318.79 = 104.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.46/318.79 = 104.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.46x = 318.79 × 104.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.46x = 33,214.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,214.73/212.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.33

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