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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.66, 319 and 82.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.66, 319 and 82.66 is: 123.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.66 : 319 = 82.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.66/319 = 82.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.66x = 319 × 82.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.66x = 26,368.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,368.54/212.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.99

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