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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.47, 325.76 and 185.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.47, 325.76 and 185.12 is: 277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.47 : 325.76 = 185.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.47/325.76 = 185.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.47x = 325.76 × 185.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.47x = 60,304.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,304.69/217.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.30

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