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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.61, 292.86 and 195.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.61, 292.86 and 195.15 is: 268.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.61 : 292.86 = 195.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.61/292.86 = 195.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.61x = 292.86 × 195.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.61x = 57,151.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,151.63/212.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.81

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