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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.99, 319.51 and 76.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.99, 319.51 and 76.00 is: 114.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.99 : 319.51 = 76.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.99/319.51 = 76.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.99x = 319.51 × 76.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.99x = 24,283.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,283.75/212.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.02

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