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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.82, 301.36 and 192

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.82, 301.36 and 192 is: 265.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.82 : 301.36 = 192 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.82/301.36 = 192/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.82x = 301.36 × 192
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.82x = 57,861.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,861.12/217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.64

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