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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.67, 318.65 and 191.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.67, 318.65 and 191.93 is: 287.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.67 : 318.65 = 191.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.67/318.65 = 191.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.67x = 318.65 × 191.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.67x = 61,155.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,155.94/212.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.56

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