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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.66, 319.11 and 116.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.66, 319.11 and 116.54 is: 174.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.66 : 319.11 = 116.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.66/319.11 = 116.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.66x = 319.11 × 116.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.66x = 37,189.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,189.08/212.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.88

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