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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.49, 317.93 and 190.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.49, 317.93 and 190.01 is: 284.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.49 : 317.93 = 190.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.49/317.93 = 190.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.49x = 317.93 × 190.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.49x = 60,409.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,409.72/212.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.29

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