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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.74, 324.74 and 193.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.74, 324.74 and 193.93 is: 290.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.74 : 324.74 = 193.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.74/324.74 = 193.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.74x = 324.74 × 193.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.74x = 62,976.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,976.50/216.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.56

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