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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.32, 292.61 and 195.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.32, 292.61 and 195.72 is: 269.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.32 : 292.61 = 195.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.32/292.61 = 195.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.32x = 292.61 × 195.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.32x = 57,269.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,269.02/212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.73

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