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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.60, 325.23 and 192.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.60, 325.23 and 192.30 is: 288.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.60 : 325.23 = 192.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.60/325.23 = 192.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.60x = 325.23 × 192.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.60x = 62,541.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,541.73/216.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.74

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