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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.76, 319.17 and 75.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.76, 319.17 and 75.78 is: 113.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.76 : 319.17 = 75.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.76/319.17 = 75.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.76x = 319.17 × 75.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.76x = 24,186.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,186.70/212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.68

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