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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.17, 293.10 and 193.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.17, 293.10 and 193.73 is: 267.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.17 : 293.10 = 193.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.17/293.10 = 193.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.17x = 293.10 × 193.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.17x = 56,781.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,781.16/212.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.62

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