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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.57, 293.10 and 191.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.57, 293.10 and 191.84 is: 264.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.57 : 293.10 = 191.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.57/293.10 = 191.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.57x = 293.10 × 191.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.57x = 56,228.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,228.66/212.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.52

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