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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.11, 324.03 and 189.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.11, 324.03 and 189.72 is: 283.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.11 : 324.03 = 189.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.11/324.03 = 189.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.11x = 324.03 × 189.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.11x = 61,474.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,474.97/217.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.15

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