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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.25, 318.39 and 192.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.25, 318.39 and 192.69 is: 289.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.25 : 318.39 = 192.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.25/318.39 = 192.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.25x = 318.39 × 192.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.25x = 61,350.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,350.57/212.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.05

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