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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.93, 319.55 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.93, 319.55 and 121.50 is: 182.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.93 : 319.55 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.93/319.55 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.93x = 319.55 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.93x = 38,824.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,824.72/212.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.34

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