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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.95, 293.75 and 198.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.95, 293.75 and 198.12 is: 273.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.95 : 293.75 = 198.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.95/293.75 = 198.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.95x = 293.75 × 198.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.95x = 58,197.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,197.75/212.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.29

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