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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.27, 318.87 and 190.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.27, 318.87 and 190.85 is: 286.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.27 : 318.87 = 190.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.27/318.87 = 190.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.27x = 318.87 × 190.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.27x = 60,854.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,854.75/212.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.69

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