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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.49, 299.30 and 189.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.49, 299.30 and 189.74 is: 261.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.49 : 299.30 = 189.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.49/299.30 = 189.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.49x = 299.30 × 189.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.49x = 56,788.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,788.98/217.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 261.12

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