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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.50, 318.88 and 113.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.50, 318.88 and 113.76 is: 170.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.50 : 318.88 = 113.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.50/318.88 = 113.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.50x = 318.88 × 113.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.50x = 36,275.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,275.79/212.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.71

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