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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.58, 318.96 and 104.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.58, 318.96 and 104.37 is: 156.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.58 : 318.96 = 104.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.58/318.96 = 104.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.58x = 318.96 × 104.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.58x = 33,289.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,289.86/212.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.60

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