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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.88, 293.85 and 193.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.88, 293.85 and 193.44 is: 267.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.88 : 293.85 = 193.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.88/293.85 = 193.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.88x = 293.85 × 193.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.88x = 56,842.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,842.34/212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.02

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