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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.74, 319.13 and 75.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.74, 319.13 and 75.80 is: 113.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.74 : 319.13 = 75.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.74/319.13 = 75.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.74x = 319.13 × 75.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.74x = 24,188.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,188.08/212.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.70

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