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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.60, 318.72 and 194.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.60, 318.72 and 194.60 is: 291.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.60 : 318.72 = 194.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.60/318.72 = 194.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.60x = 318.72 × 194.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.60x = 62,022.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,022.91/212.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.74

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