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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.74, 317.61 and 192.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.74, 317.61 and 192.28 is: 287.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.74 : 317.61 = 192.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.74/317.61 = 192.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.74x = 317.61 × 192.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.74x = 61,070.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,070.05/212.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.06

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