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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.32, 293.51 and 190.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.32, 293.51 and 190.45 is: 263.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.32 : 293.51 = 190.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.32/293.51 = 190.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.32x = 293.51 × 190.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.32x = 55,896.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,896.56/212.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.27

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