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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.76, 293.90 and 190.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.76, 293.90 and 190.89 is: 263.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.76 : 293.90 = 190.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.76/293.90 = 190.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.76x = 293.90 × 190.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.76x = 56,101.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,101.62/212.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.68

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