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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.93, 319.31 and 82.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.93, 319.31 and 82.91 is: 124.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.93 : 319.31 = 82.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.93/319.31 = 82.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.93x = 319.31 × 82.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.93x = 26,473.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,473.56/212.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.33

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