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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 319.32 and 104.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 319.32 and 104.57 is: 156.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 319.32 = 104.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/319.32 = 104.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 319.32 × 104.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 33,389.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,389.70/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.88

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