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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.10, 299.27 and 192.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.10, 299.27 and 192.50 is: 265.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.10 : 299.27 = 192.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.10/299.27 = 192.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.10x = 299.27 × 192.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.10x = 57,607.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,607.02/217.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.35

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