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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.89, 319.39 and 121.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.89, 319.39 and 121.65 is: 182.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.89 : 319.39 = 121.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.89/319.39 = 121.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.89x = 319.39 × 121.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.89x = 38,853.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,853.79/212.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.51

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