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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.28, 293.22 and 190.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.28, 293.22 and 190.32 is: 262.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.28 : 293.22 = 190.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.28/293.22 = 190.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.28x = 293.22 × 190.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.28x = 55,805.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,805.63/212.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.89

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