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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.10, 318.12 and 194.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.10, 318.12 and 194.94 is: 292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.10 : 318.12 = 194.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.10/318.12 = 194.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.10x = 318.12 × 194.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.10x = 62,014.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,014.31/212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.38

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