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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 319.23 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 319.23 and 104.60 is: 156.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 319.23 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/319.23 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 319.23 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 33,391.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,391.46/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.89

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