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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.36, 1,292.02 and 212.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.36, 1,292.02 and 212.10 is: 318.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.36 : 1,292.02 = 212.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.36/1,292.02 = 212.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.36x = 1,292.02 × 212.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.36x = 274,036.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,036.91/861.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.14

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