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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 793.30, 1,189.90 and 216.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 793.30, 1,189.90 and 216.13 is: 324.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    793.30 : 1,189.90 = 216.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    793.30/1,189.90 = 216.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    793.30x = 1,189.90 × 216.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    793.30x = 257,166.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,166.60/793.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.18

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