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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.78, 318.96 and 75.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.78, 318.96 and 75.78 is: 113.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.78 : 318.96 = 75.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.78/318.96 = 75.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.78x = 318.96 × 75.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.78x = 24,170.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,170.79/212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.60

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