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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.69, 300.24 and 194.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.69, 300.24 and 194.27 is: 267.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.69 : 300.24 = 194.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.69/300.24 = 194.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.69x = 300.24 × 194.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.69x = 58,326.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,326.12/217.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.94

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