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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.47, 318.73 and 75.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.47, 318.73 and 75.49 is: 113.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.47 : 318.73 = 75.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.47/318.73 = 75.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.47x = 318.73 × 75.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.47x = 24,059.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,059.33/212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.24

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