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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.34, 318.53 and 195.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.34, 318.53 and 195.43 is: 293.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.34 : 318.53 = 195.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.34/318.53 = 195.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.34x = 318.53 × 195.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.34x = 62,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,250.32/212.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.16

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