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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.67, 324.64 and 195.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.67, 324.64 and 195.93 is: 293.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.67 : 324.64 = 195.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.67/324.64 = 195.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.67x = 324.64 × 195.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.67x = 63,606.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,606.72/216.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.56

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