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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.78, 325.38 and 186.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.78, 325.38 and 186.82 is: 280.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.78 : 325.38 = 186.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.78/325.38 = 186.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.78x = 325.38 × 186.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.78x = 60,787.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,787.49/216.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.41

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