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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.94, 324.78 and 188.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.94, 324.78 and 188.02 is: 281.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.94 : 324.78 = 188.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.94/324.78 = 188.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.94x = 324.78 × 188.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.94x = 61,065.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,065.14/216.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.48

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