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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.93, 319.19 and 157.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.93, 319.19 and 157.94 is: 236.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.93 : 319.19 = 157.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.93/319.19 = 157.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.93x = 319.19 × 157.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.93x = 50,410.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,410.48/212.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 236.75

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