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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.92, 319.26 and 115.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.92, 319.26 and 115.54 is: 173.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.92 : 319.26 = 115.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.92/319.26 = 115.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.92x = 319.26 × 115.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.92x = 36,885.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 36,885.70/212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.24

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