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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.99, 325.77 and 185.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.99, 325.77 and 185.13 is: 277.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.99 : 325.77 = 185.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.99/325.77 = 185.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.99x = 325.77 × 185.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.99x = 60,309.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,309.80/216.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.94

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