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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.89, 319.39 and 115.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.89, 319.39 and 115.46 is: 173.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.89 : 319.39 = 115.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.89/319.39 = 115.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.89x = 319.39 × 115.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.89x = 36,874.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,874.60/212.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.21

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