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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.21, 292.82 and 193.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.21, 292.82 and 193.76 is: 267.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.21 : 292.82 = 193.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.21/292.82 = 193.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.21x = 292.82 × 193.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.21x = 56,737.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,737.11/212.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.36

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