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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.62, 326.97 and 185.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.62, 326.97 and 185.22 is: 278.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.62 : 326.97 = 185.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.62/326.97 = 185.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.62x = 326.97 × 185.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.62x = 60,561.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,561.38/217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.29

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