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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 325.10 and 193.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 325.10 and 193.52 is: 288.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 325.10 = 193.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/325.10 = 193.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 325.10 × 193.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 62,913.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,913.35/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.91

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