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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.94, 319.46 and 126.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.94, 319.46 and 126.35 is: 189.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.94 : 319.46 = 126.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.94/319.46 = 126.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.94x = 319.46 × 126.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.94x = 40,362.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,362.74/212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.55

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