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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.92, 300.02 and 188.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.92, 300.02 and 188.40 is: 259.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.92 : 300.02 = 188.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.92/300.02 = 188.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.92x = 300.02 × 188.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.92x = 56,523.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 56,523.77/217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 259.38

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