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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.95, 317.56 and 190.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.95, 317.56 and 190.55 is: 285.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.95 : 317.56 = 190.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.95/317.56 = 190.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.95x = 317.56 × 190.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.95x = 60,508.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,508.52/211.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.49

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