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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.83, 299.90 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.83, 299.90 and 194.08 is: 267.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.83 : 299.90 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.83/299.90 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.83x = 299.90 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.83x = 58,204.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,204.59/217.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.20

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