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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.58, 323.71 and 188.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.58, 323.71 and 188.94 is: 282.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.58 : 323.71 = 188.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.58/323.71 = 188.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.58x = 323.71 × 188.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.58x = 61,161.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,161.77/216.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.40

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