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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.49, 319.14 and 194.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.49, 319.14 and 194.67 is: 292.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.49 : 319.14 = 194.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.49/319.14 = 194.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.49x = 319.14 × 194.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.49x = 62,126.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,126.98/212.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.38

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