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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.56, 317.88 and 190.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.56, 317.88 and 190.06 is: 284.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.56 : 317.88 = 190.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.56/317.88 = 190.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.56x = 317.88 × 190.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.56x = 60,416.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,416.27/212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.23

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