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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.76, 319.46 and 104.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.76, 319.46 and 104.63 is: 157.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.76 : 319.46 = 104.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.76/319.46 = 104.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.76x = 319.46 × 104.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.76x = 33,422.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,422.98/212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.09

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