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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.47, 318.77 and 84.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.47, 318.77 and 84.31 is: 126.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.47 : 318.77 = 84.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.47/318.77 = 84.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.47x = 318.77 × 84.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.47x = 26,875.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,875.50/212.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.49

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