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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.83, 319.31 and 75.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.83, 319.31 and 75.87 is: 113.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.83 : 319.31 = 75.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.83/319.31 = 75.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.83x = 319.31 × 75.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.83x = 24,225.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,225.95/212.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.83

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