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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.69, 318.92 and 126.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.69, 318.92 and 126.04 is: 188.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.69 : 318.92 = 126.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.69/318.92 = 126.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.69x = 318.92 × 126.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.69x = 40,194.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,194.45/212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.98

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