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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.80, 319.26 and 84.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.80, 319.26 and 84.52 is: 126.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.80 : 319.26 = 84.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.80/319.26 = 84.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.80x = 319.26 × 84.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.80x = 26,983.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,983.86/212.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.80

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