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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.53, 324.67 and 190.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.53, 324.67 and 190.91 is: 286.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.53 : 324.67 = 190.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.53/324.67 = 190.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.53x = 324.67 × 190.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.53x = 61,980.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,980.65/216.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.25

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