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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.17, 325.77 and 194.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.17, 325.77 and 194.46 is: 291.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.17 : 325.77 = 194.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.17/325.77 = 194.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.17x = 325.77 × 194.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.17x = 63,349.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,349.23/217.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.70

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