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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.26, 316.25 and 190.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.26, 316.25 and 190.61 is: 285.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.26 : 316.25 = 190.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.26/316.25 = 190.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.26x = 316.25 × 190.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.26x = 60,277.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,277.88/211.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.33

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