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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.04, 317.91 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.04, 317.91 and 190.44 is: 285.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.04 : 317.91 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.04/317.91 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.04x = 317.91 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.04x = 60,542.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,542.78/212.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.53

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