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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.09, 292.47 and 188.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.09, 292.47 and 188.62 is: 260.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.09 : 292.47 = 188.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.09/292.47 = 188.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.09x = 292.47 × 188.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.09x = 55,164.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,164.25/212.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.10

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