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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.43, 326.15 and 187.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.43, 326.15 and 187.06 is: 280.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.43 : 326.15 = 187.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.43/326.15 = 187.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.43x = 326.15 × 187.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.43x = 61,008.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,008.34/217.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.59

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