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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.83, 298.53 and 193.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.83, 298.53 and 193.08 is: 265.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.83 : 298.53 = 193.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.83/298.53 = 193.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.83x = 298.53 × 193.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.83x = 57,639.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,639.21/216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.83

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