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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212, 292.36 and 195.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212, 292.36 and 195.45 is: 269.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212 : 292.36 = 195.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212/292.36 = 195.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212x = 292.36 × 195.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212x = 57,141.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,141.76/212
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.54

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