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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.58, 318.78 and 82.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.58, 318.78 and 82.50 is: 123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.58 : 318.78 = 82.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.58/318.78 = 82.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.58x = 318.78 × 82.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.58x = 26,299.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,299.35/212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.72

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