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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.71, 325.95 and 195.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.71, 325.95 and 195.84 is: 293.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.71 : 325.95 = 195.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.71/325.95 = 195.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.71x = 325.95 × 195.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.71x = 63,834.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,834.05/217.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.21

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