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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.94, 319.49 and 116.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.94, 319.49 and 116.82 is: 175.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.94 : 319.49 = 116.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.94/319.49 = 116.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.94x = 319.49 × 116.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.94x = 37,322.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,322.82/212.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.27

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