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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.45, 292.77 and 194.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.45, 292.77 and 194.99 is: 268.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.45 : 292.77 = 194.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.45/292.77 = 194.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.45x = 292.77 × 194.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.45x = 57,085.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,085.76/212.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.71

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