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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.56, 317.47 and 190.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.56, 317.47 and 190.00 is: 285.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.56 : 317.47 = 190.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.56/317.47 = 190.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.56x = 317.47 × 190.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.56x = 60,317.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,317.79/211.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.11

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