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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.10, 325.47 and 192.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.10, 325.47 and 192.98 is: 289.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.10 : 325.47 = 192.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.10/325.47 = 192.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.10x = 325.47 × 192.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.10x = 62,809.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,809.20/217.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.31

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