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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.06, 299.22 and 190.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.06, 299.22 and 190.94 is: 263.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.06 : 299.22 = 190.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.06/299.22 = 190.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.06x = 299.22 × 190.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.06x = 57,133.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,133.07/217.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.21

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