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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.08, 325.32 and 186.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.08, 325.32 and 186.10 is: 278.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.08 : 325.32 = 186.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.08/325.32 = 186.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.08x = 325.32 × 186.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.08x = 60,540.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,540.54/217.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.89

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