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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.93, 324.48 and 195.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.93, 324.48 and 195.63 is: 292.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.93 : 324.48 = 195.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.93/324.48 = 195.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.93x = 324.48 × 195.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.93x = 63,478.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,478.02/216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.62

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