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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.20, 317.93 and 190.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.20, 317.93 and 190.80 is: 285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.20 : 317.93 = 190.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.20/317.93 = 190.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.20x = 317.93 × 190.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.20x = 60,661.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,661.04/212.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.87

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