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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.13, 292.35 and 187.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.13, 292.35 and 187.97 is: 259.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.13 : 292.35 = 187.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.13/292.35 = 187.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.13x = 292.35 × 187.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.13x = 54,951.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 54,951.57/212.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.05

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