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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 326.32 and 194.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 326.32 and 194.96 is: 292.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 326.32 = 194.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/326.32 = 194.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 326.32 × 194.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 63,619.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,619.35/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 292.15

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