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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.77, 319.18 and 75.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.77, 319.18 and 75.85 is: 113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.77 : 319.18 = 75.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.77/319.18 = 75.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.77x = 319.18 × 75.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.77x = 24,209.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,209.42/212.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.78

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