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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.27, 317.87 and 194.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.27, 317.87 and 194.45 is: 291.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.27 : 317.87 = 194.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.27/317.87 = 194.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.27x = 317.87 × 194.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.27x = 61,808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,808.85/212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.18

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