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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.93, 318.48 and 193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.93, 318.48 and 193.53 is: 289.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.93 : 318.48 = 193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.93/318.48 = 193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.93x = 318.48 × 193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.93x = 61,635.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,635.43/212.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.46

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