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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.22, 292.95 and 190.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.22, 292.95 and 190.08 is: 262.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.22 : 292.95 = 190.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.22/292.95 = 190.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.22x = 292.95 × 190.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.22x = 55,683.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,683.94/212.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.39

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