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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.72, 290.48 and 190.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.72, 290.48 and 190.48 is: 261.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.72 : 290.48 = 190.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.72/290.48 = 190.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.72x = 290.48 × 190.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.72x = 55,330.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,330.63/211.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.34

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