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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.84, 325.29 and 192.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.84, 325.29 and 192.78 is: 289.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.84 : 325.29 = 192.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.84/325.29 = 192.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.84x = 325.29 × 192.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.84x = 62,709.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,709.41/216.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.20

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