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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.78, 319.18 and 58.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.78, 319.18 and 58.71 is: 88.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.78 : 319.18 = 58.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.78/319.18 = 58.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.78x = 319.18 × 58.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.78x = 18,737.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,737.93/212.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.06

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