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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.13, 326.10 and 191.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.13, 326.10 and 191.11 is: 287.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.13 : 326.10 = 191.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.13/326.10 = 191.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.13x = 326.10 × 191.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.13x = 62,319.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,319.68/217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.02

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