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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.14, 298.90 and 189.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.14, 298.90 and 189.46 is: 260.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.14 : 298.90 = 189.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.14/298.90 = 189.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.14x = 298.90 × 189.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.14x = 56,628.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,628.37/217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 260.80

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