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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.99, 319.37 and 82.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.99, 319.37 and 82.96 is: 124.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.99 : 319.37 = 82.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.99/319.37 = 82.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.99x = 319.37 × 82.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.99x = 26,493.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,493.72/212.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.39

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