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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.89, 319.43 and 194.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.89, 319.43 and 194.66 is: 292.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.89 : 319.43 = 194.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.89/319.43 = 194.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.89x = 319.43 × 194.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.89x = 62,180.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,180.24/212.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.08

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