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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.13, 325.69 and 190.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.13, 325.69 and 190.70 is: 286.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.13 : 325.69 = 190.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.13/325.69 = 190.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.13x = 325.69 × 190.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.13x = 62,110.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,110.37/217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 286.05

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