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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 319.04 and 127.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 319.04 and 127.20 is: 190.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 319.04 = 127.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/319.04 = 127.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 319.04 × 127.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 40,581.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,581.89/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.85

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