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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.99, 318.87 and 195.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.99, 318.87 and 195.98 is: 293.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.99 : 318.87 = 195.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.99/318.87 = 195.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.99x = 318.87 × 195.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.99x = 62,490.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,490.55/212.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.40

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