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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.12, 324.02 and 194.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.12, 324.02 and 194.39 is: 291.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.12 : 324.02 = 194.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.12/324.02 = 194.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.12x = 324.02 × 194.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.12x = 62,986.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,986.25/216.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.44

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