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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.29, 324.44 and 190.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.29, 324.44 and 190.79 is: 286.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.29 : 324.44 = 190.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.29/324.44 = 190.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.29x = 324.44 × 190.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.29x = 61,899.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,899.91/216.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.19

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