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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.82, 318.79 and 197.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.82, 318.79 and 197.45 is: 295.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.82 : 318.79 = 197.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.82/318.79 = 197.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.82x = 318.79 × 197.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.82x = 62,943.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,943.00/212.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.76

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