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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.17, 298.06 and 193.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.17, 298.06 and 193.32 is: 265.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.17 : 298.06 = 193.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.17/298.06 = 193.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.17x = 298.06 × 193.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.17x = 57,620.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,620.48/217.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.32

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