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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.66, 326.53 and 187.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.66, 326.53 and 187.14 is: 280.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.66 : 326.53 = 187.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.66/326.53 = 187.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.66x = 326.53 × 187.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.66x = 61,106.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,106.82/217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.74

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