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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.64, 317.37 and 195.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.64, 317.37 and 195.54 is: 291.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.64 : 317.37 = 195.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.64/317.37 = 195.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.64x = 317.37 × 195.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.64x = 62,058.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,058.53/212.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.85

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