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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.80, 318.48 and 127.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.80, 318.48 and 127.36 is: 190.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.80 : 318.48 = 127.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.80/318.48 = 127.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.80x = 318.48 × 127.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.80x = 40,561.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,561.61/212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.61

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