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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.85, 319.28 and 68.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.85, 319.28 and 68.53 is: 102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.85 : 319.28 = 68.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.85/319.28 = 68.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.85x = 319.28 × 68.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.85x = 21,880.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,880.26/212.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.80

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