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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.59, 318.93 and 84.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.59, 318.93 and 84.25 is: 126.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.59 : 318.93 = 84.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.59/318.93 = 84.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.59x = 318.93 × 84.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.59x = 26,869.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,869.85/212.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.39

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