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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.97, 319.20 and 110.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.97, 319.20 and 110.28 is: 165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.97 : 319.20 = 110.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.97/319.20 = 110.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.97x = 319.20 × 110.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.97x = 35,201.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,201.38/212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.29

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