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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.26, 318.48 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.26, 318.48 and 194.08 is: 291.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.26 : 318.48 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.26/318.48 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.26x = 318.48 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.26x = 61,810.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,810.60/212.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.20

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