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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.86, 319.39 and 126.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.86, 319.39 and 126.37 is: 189.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.86 : 319.39 = 126.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.86/319.39 = 126.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.86x = 319.39 × 126.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.86x = 40,359.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,359.60/212.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.61

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