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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.20, 299.55 and 192.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.20, 299.55 and 192.33 is: 265.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.20 : 299.55 = 192.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.20/299.55 = 192.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.20x = 299.55 × 192.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.20x = 57,612.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,612.45/217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.25

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