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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.72, 293.06 and 175.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.72, 293.06 and 175.65 is: 241.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.72 : 293.06 = 175.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.72/293.06 = 175.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.72x = 293.06 × 175.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.72x = 51,475.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,475.11/212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 241.99

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