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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 212.99, 320.45 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 212.99, 320.45 and 193.32 is: 290.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    212.99 : 320.45 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    212.99/320.45 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    212.99x = 320.45 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    212.99x = 61,948.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,948.43/212.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.86

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