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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.24, 293.20 and 175.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.24, 293.20 and 175.39 is: 242.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.24 : 293.20 = 175.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.24/293.20 = 175.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.24x = 293.20 × 175.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.24x = 51,423.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,423.18/212.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.29

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