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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.95, 319.32 and 82.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.95, 319.32 and 82.97 is: 124.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.95 : 319.32 = 82.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.95/319.32 = 82.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.95x = 319.32 × 82.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.95x = 26,493.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,493.98/212.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.41

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