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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.91, 319.47 and 104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.91, 319.47 and 104.73 is: 157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.91 : 319.47 = 104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.91/319.47 = 104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.91x = 319.47 × 104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.91x = 33,458.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,458.09/212.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.15

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