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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.62, 292.23 and 192.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.62, 292.23 and 192.18 is: 265.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.62 : 292.23 = 192.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.62/292.23 = 192.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.62x = 292.23 × 192.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.62x = 56,160.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,160.76/211.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.38

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