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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.37, 322.97 and 190.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.37, 322.97 and 190.42 is: 284.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.37 : 322.97 = 190.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.37/322.97 = 190.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.37x = 322.97 × 190.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.37x = 61,499.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,499.62/216.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.24

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