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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.62, 325.72 and 186.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.62, 325.72 and 186.64 is: 279.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.62 : 325.72 = 186.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.62/325.72 = 186.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.62x = 325.72 × 186.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.62x = 60,791.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,791.80/217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 279.35

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