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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.92, 319.38 and 58.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.92, 319.38 and 58.87 is: 88.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.92 : 319.38 = 58.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.92/319.38 = 58.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.92x = 319.38 × 58.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.92x = 18,802.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,802.08/212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.30

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