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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.11, 292.88 and 175.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.11, 292.88 and 175.49 is: 242.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.11 : 292.88 = 175.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.11/292.88 = 175.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.11x = 292.88 × 175.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.11x = 51,397.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,397.51/212.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.32

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