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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.57, 318.79 and 82.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.57, 318.79 and 82.52 is: 123.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.57 : 318.79 = 82.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.57/318.79 = 82.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.57x = 318.79 × 82.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.57x = 26,306.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,306.55/212.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.75

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