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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.98, 292.31 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.98, 292.31 and 195.24 is: 269.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.98 : 292.31 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.98/292.31 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.98x = 292.31 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.98x = 57,069.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,069.63/211.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.22

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