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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.63, 318.95 and 58.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.63, 318.95 and 58.57 is: 87.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.63 : 318.95 = 58.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.63/318.95 = 58.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.63x = 318.95 × 58.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.63x = 18,681.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,681.23/212.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.86

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