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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.77, 319.18 and 58.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.77, 319.18 and 58.70 is: 88.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.77 : 319.18 = 58.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.77/319.18 = 58.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.77x = 319.18 × 58.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.77x = 18,735.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,735.32/212.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.05

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