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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.23, 297.48 and 191.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.23, 297.48 and 191.21 is: 263.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.23 : 297.48 = 191.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.23/297.48 = 191.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.23x = 297.48 × 191.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.23x = 56,881.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,881.15/216.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.06

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