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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.05, 298.50 and 189.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.05, 298.50 and 189.44 is: 260.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.05 : 298.50 = 189.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.05/298.50 = 189.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.05x = 298.50 × 189.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.05x = 56,546.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,546.35/217.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.52

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