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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.67, 318.96 and 58.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.67, 318.96 and 58.59 is: 87.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.67 : 318.96 = 58.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.67/318.96 = 58.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.67x = 318.96 × 58.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.67x = 18,687.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,687.87/212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.87

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