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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.71, 326.58 and 195.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.71, 326.58 and 195.03 is: 292.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.71 : 326.58 = 195.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.71/326.58 = 195.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.71x = 326.58 × 195.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.71x = 63,692.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,692.90/217.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.56

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