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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.01, 323.61 and 191.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.01, 323.61 and 191.71 is: 287.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.01 : 323.61 = 191.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.01/323.61 = 191.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.01x = 323.61 × 191.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.01x = 62,037.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,037.75/216.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.20

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