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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.68, 295.50 and 210.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.68, 295.50 and 210.42 is: 292.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.68 : 295.50 = 210.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.68/295.50 = 210.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.68x = 295.50 × 210.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.68x = 62,179.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,179.11/212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.36

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