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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.71, 318.84 and 82.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.71, 318.84 and 82.67 is: 123.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.71 : 318.84 = 82.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.71/318.84 = 82.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.71x = 318.84 × 82.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.71x = 26,358.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,358.39/212.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.92

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