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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.43, 327.65 and 195.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.43, 327.65 and 195.78 is: 295.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.43 : 327.65 = 195.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.43/327.65 = 195.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.43x = 327.65 × 195.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.43x = 64,147.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,147.81/217.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 295.03

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