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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.19, 298.65 and 191.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.19, 298.65 and 191.49 is: 264.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.19 : 298.65 = 191.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.19/298.65 = 191.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.19x = 298.65 × 191.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.19x = 57,188.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,188.49/216.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.53

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