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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.43, 316.57 and 192.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.43, 316.57 and 192.22 is: 287.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.43 : 316.57 = 192.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.43/316.57 = 192.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.43x = 316.57 × 192.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.43x = 60,851.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,851.09/211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.81

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