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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.26, 299.62 and 189.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.26, 299.62 and 189.58 is: 261.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.26 : 299.62 = 189.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.26/299.62 = 189.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.26x = 299.62 × 189.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.26x = 56,801.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,801.96/217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.45

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