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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.89, 319.18 and 115.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.89, 319.18 and 115.13 is: 172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.89 : 319.18 = 115.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.89/319.18 = 115.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.89x = 319.18 × 115.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.89x = 36,746.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,746.62/212.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.61

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