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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.69, 318.80 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.69, 318.80 and 126.16 is: 189.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.69 : 318.80 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.69/318.80 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.69x = 318.80 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.69x = 40,219.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,219.33/212.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.10

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