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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.91, 319.35 and 121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.91, 319.35 and 121.53 is: 182.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.91 : 319.35 = 121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.91/319.35 = 121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.91x = 319.35 × 121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.91x = 38,810.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,810.61/212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.29

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