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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.98, 326.25 and 193.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.98, 326.25 and 193.98 is: 290.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.98 : 326.25 = 193.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.98/326.25 = 193.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.98x = 326.25 × 193.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.98x = 63,285.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,285.98/217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.33

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