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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.60, 319.50 and 104.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.60, 319.50 and 104.46 is: 156.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.60 : 319.50 = 104.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.60/319.50 = 104.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.60x = 319.50 × 104.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.60x = 33,374.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,374.97/212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.98

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