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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.12, 293.07 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.12, 293.07 and 195.72 is: 270.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.12 : 293.07 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.12/293.07 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.12x = 293.07 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.12x = 57,358.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,358.19/212.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.41

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