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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.15, 292.98 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.15, 292.98 and 194.60 is: 268.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.15 : 292.98 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.15/292.98 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.15x = 292.98 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.15x = 57,015.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,015.37/212.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.75

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