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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.59, 325.61 and 196.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.59, 325.61 and 196.32 is: 293.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.59 : 325.61 = 196.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.59/325.61 = 196.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.59x = 325.61 × 196.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.59x = 63,923.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,923.76/217.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.78

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