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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.16, 292.50 and 190.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.16, 292.50 and 190.56 is: 262.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.16 : 292.50 = 190.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.16/292.50 = 190.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.16x = 292.50 × 190.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.16x = 55,738.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,738.80/212.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.72

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