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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.10, 318.15 and 195.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.10, 318.15 and 195.18 is: 292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.10 : 318.15 = 195.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.10/318.15 = 195.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.10x = 318.15 × 195.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.10x = 62,096.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,096.52/212.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.77

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