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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.98, 318.96 and 126.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.98, 318.96 and 126.11 is: 188.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.98 : 318.96 = 126.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.98/318.96 = 126.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.98x = 318.96 × 126.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.98x = 40,224.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,224.05/212.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.86

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