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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 292.68 and 190.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 292.68 and 190.62 is: 262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 292.68 = 190.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/292.68 = 190.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 292.68 × 190.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 55,790.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,790.66/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.89

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