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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.86, 316.86 and 192.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.86, 316.86 and 192.84 is: 288.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.86 : 316.86 = 192.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.86/316.86 = 192.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.86x = 316.86 × 192.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.86x = 61,103.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,103.28/211.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.41

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