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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.73, 300.44 and 188.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.73, 300.44 and 188.27 is: 259.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.73 : 300.44 = 188.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.73/300.44 = 188.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.73x = 300.44 × 188.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.73x = 56,561.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,561.40/217.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.78

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