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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.88, 319.54 and 104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.88, 319.54 and 104.89 is: 157.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.88 : 319.54 = 104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.88/319.54 = 104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.88x = 319.54 × 104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.88x = 33,517.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,517.35/212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.45

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