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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.99, 326.94 and 192.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.99, 326.94 and 192.58 is: 288.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.99 : 326.94 = 192.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.99/326.94 = 192.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.99x = 326.94 × 192.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.99x = 62,960.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,960.57/217.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 288.82

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