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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.73, 319.12 and 75.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.73, 319.12 and 75.80 is: 113.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.73 : 319.12 = 75.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.73/319.12 = 75.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.73x = 319.12 × 75.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.73x = 24,187.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,187.70/212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.70

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