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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.07, 322.77 and 194.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.07, 322.77 and 194.37 is: 290.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.07 : 322.77 = 194.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.07/322.77 = 194.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.07x = 322.77 × 194.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.07x = 62,736.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,736.80/216.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.35

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