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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.99, 319.35 and 75.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.99, 319.35 and 75.97 is: 113.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.99 : 319.35 = 75.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.99/319.35 = 75.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.99x = 319.35 × 75.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.99x = 24,259.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,259.04/212.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.90

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