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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.97, 319.52 and 84.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.97, 319.52 and 84.81 is: 127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.97 : 319.52 = 84.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.97/319.52 = 84.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.97x = 319.52 × 84.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.97x = 27,098.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,098.07/212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.24

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