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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.78, 326.38 and 188.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.78, 326.38 and 188.89 is: 283.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.78 : 326.38 = 188.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.78/326.38 = 188.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.78x = 326.38 × 188.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.78x = 61,649.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,649.92/217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.08

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