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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.92, 325.19 and 198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.92, 325.19 and 198.52 is: 296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.92 : 325.19 = 198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.92/325.19 = 198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.92x = 325.19 × 198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.92x = 64,554.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,554.10/217.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 296.23

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