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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.56, 319.16 and 189.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.56, 319.16 and 189.84 is: 285.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.56 : 319.16 = 189.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.56/319.16 = 189.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.56x = 319.16 × 189.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.56x = 60,589.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,589.33/212.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.05

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