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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.50, 316.86 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.50, 316.86 and 191.22 is: 286.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.50 : 316.86 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.50/316.86 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.50x = 316.86 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.50x = 60,589.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,589.97/211.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.48

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