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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.45, 325.92 and 191.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.45, 325.92 and 191.71 is: 287.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.45 : 325.92 = 191.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.45/325.92 = 191.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.45x = 325.92 × 191.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.45x = 62,482.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,482.12/217.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 287.34

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