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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.39, 325.66 and 193.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.39, 325.66 and 193.09 is: 289.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.39 : 325.66 = 193.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.39/325.66 = 193.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.39x = 325.66 × 193.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.39x = 62,881.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,881.69/217.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.26

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