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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.98, 319.49 and 76.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.98, 319.49 and 76.04 is: 114.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.98 : 319.49 = 76.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.98/319.49 = 76.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.98x = 319.49 × 76.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.98x = 24,294.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,294.02/212.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.07

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