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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.61, 318.86 and 75.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.61, 318.86 and 75.64 is: 113.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.61 : 318.86 = 75.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.61/318.86 = 75.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.61x = 318.86 × 75.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.61x = 24,118.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,118.57/212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.44

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