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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.73, 319.51 and 129.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.73, 319.51 and 129.51 is: 194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.73 : 319.51 = 129.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.73/319.51 = 129.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.73x = 319.51 × 129.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.73x = 41,379.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,379.74/212.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.52

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