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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.91, 319.39 and 84.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.91, 319.39 and 84.63 is: 126.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.91 : 319.39 = 84.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.91/319.39 = 84.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.91x = 319.39 × 84.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.91x = 27,028.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,028.17/212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.95

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