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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.40, 325.69 and 185

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.40, 325.69 and 185 is: 277.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.40 : 325.69 = 185 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.40/325.69 = 185/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.40x = 325.69 × 185
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.40x = 60,252.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,252.65/217.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.15

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