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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 213.48, 294.12 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 213.48, 294.12 and 195.12 is: 268.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    213.48 : 294.12 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    213.48/294.12 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    213.48x = 294.12 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    213.48x = 57,388.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,388.69/213.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.82

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