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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.91, 319.02 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.91, 319.02 and 121.34 is: 181.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.91 : 319.02 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.91/319.02 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.91x = 319.02 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.91x = 38,708.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,708.29/212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.81

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