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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.42, 293.29 and 190.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.42, 293.29 and 190.22 is: 262.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.42 : 293.29 = 190.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.42/293.29 = 190.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.42x = 293.29 × 190.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.42x = 55,787.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,787.68/212.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.63

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