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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.02, 324.88 and 188.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.02, 324.88 and 188.16 is: 281.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.02 : 324.88 = 188.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.02/324.88 = 188.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.02x = 324.88 × 188.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.02x = 61,128.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,128.95/217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.68

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