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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.68, 325.20 and 191.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.68, 325.20 and 191.06 is: 286.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.68 : 325.20 = 191.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.68/325.20 = 191.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.68x = 325.20 × 191.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.68x = 62,130.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,130.37/216.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.73

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