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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.15, 325.04 and 195.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.15, 325.04 and 195.28 is: 292.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.15 : 325.04 = 195.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.15/325.04 = 195.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.15x = 325.04 × 195.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.15x = 63,472.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,472.02/217.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.30

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