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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.78, 319.06 and 75.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.78, 319.06 and 75.79 is: 113.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.78 : 319.06 = 75.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.78/319.06 = 75.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.78x = 319.06 × 75.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.78x = 24,179.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,179.83/212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.64

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