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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.97, 319.53 and 104.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.97, 319.53 and 104.73 is: 157.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.97 : 319.53 = 104.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.97/319.53 = 104.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.97x = 319.53 × 104.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.97x = 33,464.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,464.38/212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.13

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