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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.85, 325.23 and 193.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.85, 325.23 and 193.55 is: 288.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.85 : 325.23 = 193.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.85/325.23 = 193.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.85x = 325.23 × 193.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.85x = 62,945.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,945.91/217.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.95

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