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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.23, 297.72 and 191.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.23, 297.72 and 191.33 is: 263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.23 : 297.72 = 191.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.23/297.72 = 191.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.23x = 297.72 × 191.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.23x = 56,961.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,961.28/216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.44

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