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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.68, 315.66 and 192.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.68, 315.66 and 192.60 is: 287.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.68 : 315.66 = 192.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.68/315.66 = 192.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.68x = 315.66 × 192.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.68x = 60,796.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,796.12/211.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.21

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