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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.27, 317.93 and 195.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.27, 317.93 and 195.41 is: 292.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.27 : 317.93 = 195.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.27/317.93 = 195.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.27x = 317.93 × 195.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.27x = 62,124.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,124.13/212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.67

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