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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.83, 319.26 and 121.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.83, 319.26 and 121.71 is: 182.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.83 : 319.26 = 121.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.83/319.26 = 121.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.83x = 319.26 × 121.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.83x = 38,854.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,854.93/212.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.56

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