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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.93, 299.35 and 193.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.93, 299.35 and 193.53 is: 267.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.93 : 299.35 = 193.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.93/299.35 = 193.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.93x = 299.35 × 193.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.93x = 57,931.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,931.38/216.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.05

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