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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.68, 319.12 and 116.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.68, 319.12 and 116.52 is: 174.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.68 : 319.12 = 116.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.68/319.12 = 116.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.68x = 319.12 × 116.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.68x = 37,183.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,183.86/212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.83

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