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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.96, 1,292.96 and 212.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.96, 1,292.96 and 212.68 is: 319.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.96 : 1,292.96 = 212.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.96/1,292.96 = 212.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.96x = 1,292.96 × 212.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.96x = 274,986.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,986.73/861.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.02

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