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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.68, 319.02 and 192.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.68, 319.02 and 192.16 is: 288.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.68 : 319.02 = 192.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.68/319.02 = 192.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.68x = 319.02 × 192.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.68x = 61,302.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,302.88/212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.24

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