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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.55, 324.85 and 193.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.55, 324.85 and 193.87 is: 290.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.55 : 324.85 = 193.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.55/324.85 = 193.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.55x = 324.85 × 193.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.55x = 62,978.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,978.18/216.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.83

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