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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.26, 325.83 and 183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.26, 325.83 and 183.03 is: 274.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.26 : 325.83 = 183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.26/325.83 = 183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.26x = 325.83 × 183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.26x = 59,636.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,636.66/217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.49

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