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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.52, 292.02 and 190.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.52, 292.02 and 190.20 is: 261.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.52 : 292.02 = 190.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.52/292.02 = 190.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.52x = 292.02 × 190.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.52x = 55,542.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,542.20/212.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.35

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