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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 319.30 and 84.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 319.30 and 84.60 is: 126.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 319.30 = 84.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/319.30 = 84.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 319.30 × 84.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 27,012.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,012.78/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.92

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