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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.80, 326.88 and 187.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.80, 326.88 and 187.83 is: 281.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.80 : 326.88 = 187.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.80/326.88 = 187.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.80x = 326.88 × 187.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.80x = 61,397.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,397.87/217.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.90

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