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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.54, 318.12 and 192.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.54, 318.12 and 192.92 is: 290.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.54 : 318.12 = 192.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.54/318.12 = 192.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.54x = 318.12 × 192.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.54x = 61,371.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,371.71/211.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.12

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