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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.71, 319.07 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.71, 319.07 and 104.58 is: 156.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.71 : 319.07 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.71/319.07 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.71x = 319.07 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.71x = 33,368.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,368.34/212.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.87

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