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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.76, 319 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.76, 319 and 104.49 is: 156.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.76 : 319 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.76/319 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.76x = 319 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.76x = 33,332.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,332.31/212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.67

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