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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.62, 318.90 and 58.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.62, 318.90 and 58.57 is: 87.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.62 : 318.90 = 58.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.62/318.90 = 58.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.62x = 318.90 × 58.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.62x = 18,676.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,676.09/212.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.84

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