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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.37, 318.69 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.37, 318.69 and 195.84 is: 293.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.37 : 318.69 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.37/318.69 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.37x = 318.69 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.37x = 62,412.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,412.25/212.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.88

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