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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.67, 293.32 and 195.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.67, 293.32 and 195.24 is: 269.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.67 : 293.32 = 195.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.67/293.32 = 195.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.67x = 293.32 × 195.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.67x = 57,267.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,267.80/212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.28

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