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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.81, 300.95 and 190.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.81, 300.95 and 190.13 is: 262.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.81 : 300.95 = 190.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.81/300.95 = 190.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.81x = 300.95 × 190.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.81x = 57,219.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,219.57/217.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.71

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