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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.68, 326.12 and 193.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.68, 326.12 and 193.16 is: 289.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.68 : 326.12 = 193.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.68/326.12 = 193.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.68x = 326.12 × 193.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.68x = 62,993.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,993.34/217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 289.39

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