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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.70, 318.68 and 191.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.70, 318.68 and 191.30 is: 286.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.70 : 318.68 = 191.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.70/318.68 = 191.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.70x = 318.68 × 191.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.70x = 60,963.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,963.48/212.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.62

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