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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.99, 319.20 and 97.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.99, 319.20 and 97.26 is: 145.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.99 : 319.20 = 97.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.99/319.20 = 97.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.99x = 319.20 × 97.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.99x = 31,045.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,045.39/212.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.76

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