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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 292.34 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 292.34 and 195.12 is: 269.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 292.34 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/292.34 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 292.34 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 57,041.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,041.38/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.06

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