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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.72, 319.19 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.72, 319.19 and 104.49 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.72 : 319.19 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.72/319.19 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.72x = 319.19 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.72x = 33,351.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,351.64/212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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