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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.87, 319.41 and 110.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.87, 319.41 and 110.24 is: 165.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.87 : 319.41 = 110.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.87/319.41 = 110.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.87x = 319.41 × 110.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.87x = 35,211.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,211.76/212.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.41

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