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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.83, 326.94 and 189.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.83, 326.94 and 189.03 is: 283.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.83 : 326.94 = 189.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.83/326.94 = 189.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.83x = 326.94 × 189.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.83x = 61,801.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,801.47/217.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 283.71

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