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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.26, 325.46 and 193.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.26, 325.46 and 193.02 is: 289.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.26 : 325.46 = 193.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.26/325.46 = 193.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.26x = 325.46 × 193.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.26x = 62,818.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,818.66/217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.15

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