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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.76, 319.02 and 68.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.76, 319.02 and 68.46 is: 102.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.76 : 319.02 = 68.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.76/319.02 = 68.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.76x = 319.02 × 68.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.76x = 21,840.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,840.11/212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.65

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