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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.84, 319.19 and 126.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.84, 319.19 and 126.20 is: 189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.84 : 319.19 = 126.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.84/319.19 = 126.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.84x = 319.19 × 126.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.84x = 40,279.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,279.55/212.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.25

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