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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.77, 326.75 and 189.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.77, 326.75 and 189.06 is: 283.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.77 : 326.75 = 189.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.77/326.75 = 189.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.77x = 326.75 × 189.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.77x = 61,775.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,775.36/217.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.67

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