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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.91, 319.43 and 110.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.91, 319.43 and 110.27 is: 165.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.91 : 319.43 = 110.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.91/319.43 = 110.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.91x = 319.43 × 110.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.91x = 35,223.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,223.55/212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.44

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