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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.68, 320.11 and 193.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.68, 320.11 and 193.24 is: 290.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.68 : 320.11 = 193.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.68/320.11 = 193.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.68x = 320.11 × 193.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.68x = 61,858.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,858.06/212.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.85

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