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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.32, 316.50 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.32, 316.50 and 190.20 is: 284.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.32 : 316.50 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.32/316.50 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.32x = 316.50 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.32x = 60,198.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,198.30/211.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.87

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