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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.62, 326.70 and 185.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.62, 326.70 and 185.76 is: 278.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.62 : 326.70 = 185.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.62/326.70 = 185.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.62x = 326.70 × 185.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.62x = 60,687.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,687.79/217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.87

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