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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.97, 319.53 and 192.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.97, 319.53 and 192.21 is: 288.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.97 : 319.53 = 192.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.97/319.53 = 192.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.97x = 319.53 × 192.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.97x = 61,415.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,415.26/212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.38

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