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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.92, 318.74 and 192.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.92, 318.74 and 192.64 is: 288.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.92 : 318.74 = 192.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.92/318.74 = 192.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.92x = 318.74 × 192.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.92x = 61,402.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,402.07/212.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.38

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