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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.75, 319.17 and 72.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.75, 319.17 and 72.04 is: 108.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.75 : 319.17 = 72.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.75/319.17 = 72.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.75x = 319.17 × 72.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.75x = 22,993.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,993.01/212.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.08

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