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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.97, 319.48 and 76.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.97, 319.48 and 76.05 is: 114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.97 : 319.48 = 76.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.97/319.48 = 76.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.97x = 319.48 × 76.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.97x = 24,294.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,294.48/212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.07

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