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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.24, 317.75 and 195.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.24, 317.75 and 195.23 is: 292.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.24 : 317.75 = 195.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.24/317.75 = 195.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.24x = 317.75 × 195.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.24x = 62,032.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,032.91/212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.28

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