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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.94, 319.42 and 76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.94, 319.42 and 76 is: 114.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.94 : 319.42 = 76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.94/319.42 = 76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.94x = 319.42 × 76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.94x = 24,275.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,275.92/212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.00

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