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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.79, 299.46 and 191.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.79, 299.46 and 191.59 is: 263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.79 : 299.46 = 191.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.79/299.46 = 191.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.79x = 299.46 × 191.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.79x = 57,373.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,373.55/217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.44

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