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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.72, 293.77 and 189.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.72, 293.77 and 189.80 is: 262.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.72 : 293.77 = 189.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.72/293.77 = 189.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.72x = 293.77 × 189.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.72x = 55,757.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,757.55/212.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.12

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