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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.57, 292.64 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.57, 292.64 and 190.70 is: 262.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.57 : 292.64 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.57/292.64 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.57x = 292.64 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.57x = 55,804.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,804.03/212.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.53

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