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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.88, 319.56 and 190.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.88, 319.56 and 190.44 is: 285.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.88 : 319.56 = 190.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.88/319.56 = 190.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.88x = 319.56 × 190.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.88x = 60,857.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,857.01/212.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 285.87

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