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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.81, 1,292.70 and 212.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.81, 1,292.70 and 212.54 is: 318.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.81 : 1,292.70 = 212.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.81/1,292.70 = 212.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.81x = 1,292.70 × 212.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.81x = 274,743.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,743.99/861.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.80

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