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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.56, 319 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.56, 319 and 121.24 is: 181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.56 : 319 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.56/319 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.56x = 319 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.56x = 38,675.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,675.56/212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.95

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