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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.79, 300.71 and 193.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.79, 300.71 and 193.19 is: 266.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.79 : 300.71 = 193.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.79/300.71 = 193.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.79x = 300.71 × 193.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.79x = 58,093.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,093.14/217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.74

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