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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.48, 318.84 and 127.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.48, 318.84 and 127.04 is: 190.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.48 : 318.84 = 127.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.48/318.84 = 127.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.48x = 318.84 × 127.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.48x = 40,505.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,505.43/212.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.63

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