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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.54, 300.59 and 189.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.54, 300.59 and 189.86 is: 262.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.54 : 300.59 = 189.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.54/300.59 = 189.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.54x = 300.59 × 189.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.54x = 57,069.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,069.07/217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.34

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