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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.87, 319.30 and 75.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.87, 319.30 and 75.93 is: 113.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.87 : 319.30 = 75.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.87/319.30 = 75.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.87x = 319.30 × 75.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.87x = 24,242.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,242.66/212.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.89

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