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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.92, 293.67 and 195.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.92, 293.67 and 195.49 is: 269.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.92 : 293.67 = 195.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.92/293.67 = 195.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.92x = 293.67 × 195.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.92x = 57,408.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,408.08/212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 269.63

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