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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 319.08 and 84.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 319.08 and 84.50 is: 126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 319.08 = 84.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/319.08 = 84.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 319.08 × 84.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 26,962.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,962.26/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.68

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