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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.76, 324.77 and 194.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.76, 324.77 and 194.61 is: 291.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.76 : 324.77 = 194.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.76/324.77 = 194.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.76x = 324.77 × 194.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.76x = 63,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,202.46/216.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.58

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