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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.82, 319.14 and 126.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.82, 319.14 and 126.24 is: 189.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.82 : 319.14 = 126.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.82/319.14 = 126.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.82x = 319.14 × 126.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.82x = 40,288.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,288.23/212.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.31

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