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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.59, 318.83 and 82.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.59, 318.83 and 82.61 is: 123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.59 : 318.83 = 82.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.59/318.83 = 82.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.59x = 318.83 × 82.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.59x = 26,338.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,338.55/212.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.89

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