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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.98, 319.39 and 208.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.98, 319.39 and 208.12 is: 312.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.98 : 319.39 = 208.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.98/319.39 = 208.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.98x = 319.39 × 208.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.98x = 66,468.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 66,468.81/212.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.10

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