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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.24, 292.08 and 195.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.24, 292.08 and 195.80 is: 269.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.24 : 292.08 = 195.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.24/292.08 = 195.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.24x = 292.08 × 195.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.24x = 57,189.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,189.26/212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.46

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