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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.83, 323.89 and 195.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.83, 323.89 and 195.12 is: 291.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.83 : 323.89 = 195.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.83/323.89 = 195.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.83x = 323.89 × 195.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.83x = 63,197.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,197.66/216.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.47

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