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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.93, 319.22 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.93, 319.22 and 104.66 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.93 : 319.22 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.93/319.22 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.93x = 319.22 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.93x = 33,409.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,409.57/212.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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