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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.87, 325.23 and 191.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.87, 325.23 and 191.22 is: 286.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.87 : 325.23 = 191.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.87/325.23 = 191.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.87x = 325.23 × 191.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.87x = 62,190.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,190.48/216.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.76

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