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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.78, 299.35 and 195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.78, 299.35 and 195.46 is: 268.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.78 : 299.35 = 195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.78/299.35 = 195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.78x = 299.35 × 195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.78x = 58,509.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,509.97/217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.67

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