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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.93, 325.05 and 190.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.93, 325.05 and 190.69 is: 284.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.93 : 325.05 = 190.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.93/325.05 = 190.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.93x = 325.05 × 190.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.93x = 61,983.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,983.78/217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 284.42

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