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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.30, 292.53 and 190.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.30, 292.53 and 190.40 is: 262.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.30 : 292.53 = 190.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.30/292.53 = 190.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.30x = 292.53 × 190.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.30x = 55,697.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,697.71/212.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.35

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