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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.49, 318.60 and 75.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.49, 318.60 and 75.46 is: 113.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.49 : 318.60 = 75.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.49/318.60 = 75.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.49x = 318.60 × 75.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.49x = 24,042.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,042.16/212.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.14

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