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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.28, 317.60 and 193.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.28, 317.60 and 193.04 is: 290.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.28 : 317.60 = 193.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.28/317.60 = 193.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.28x = 317.60 × 193.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.28x = 61,309.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,309.50/211.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.18

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