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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.56, 319.04 and 116.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.56, 319.04 and 116.40 is: 174.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.56 : 319.04 = 116.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.56/319.04 = 116.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.56x = 319.04 × 116.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.56x = 37,136.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,136.26/212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.71

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