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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.84, 325.94 and 187.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.84, 325.94 and 187.46 is: 280.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.84 : 325.94 = 187.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.84/325.94 = 187.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.84x = 325.94 × 187.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.84x = 61,100.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,100.71/217.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.48

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