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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.54, 316.94 and 195.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.54, 316.94 and 195.71 is: 291.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.54 : 316.94 = 195.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.54/316.94 = 195.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.54x = 316.94 × 195.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.54x = 62,028.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,028.33/212.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.84

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