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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.94, 319.10 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.94, 319.10 and 121.50 is: 182.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.94 : 319.10 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.94/319.10 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.94x = 319.10 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.94x = 38,770.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 38,770.65/212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.07

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