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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.24, 325.10 and 185.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.24, 325.10 and 185.56 is: 277.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.24 : 325.10 = 185.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.24/325.10 = 185.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.24x = 325.10 × 185.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.24x = 60,325.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,325.56/217.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.69

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