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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 300.84 and 191.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 300.84 and 191.64 is: 265.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 300.84 = 191.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/300.84 = 191.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 300.84 × 191.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 57,652.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,652.98/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.14

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