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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.40, 322.80 and 190.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.40, 322.80 and 190.88 is: 284.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.40 : 322.80 = 190.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.40/322.80 = 190.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.40x = 322.80 × 190.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.40x = 61,616.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,616.06/216.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.73

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