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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.20, 316.50 and 192.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.20, 316.50 and 192.76 is: 287.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.20 : 316.50 = 192.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.20/316.50 = 192.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.20x = 316.50 × 192.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.20x = 61,008.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,008.54/212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.50

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