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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.81, 319.26 and 68.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.81, 319.26 and 68.63 is: 102.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.81 : 319.26 = 68.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.81/319.26 = 68.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.81x = 319.26 × 68.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.81x = 21,910.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,910.81/212.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.96

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