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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.68, 325.94 and 183.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.68, 325.94 and 183.26 is: 274.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.68 : 325.94 = 183.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.68/325.94 = 183.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.68x = 325.94 × 183.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.68x = 59,731.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 59,731.76/217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.40

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