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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.01, 325.04 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.01, 325.04 and 134.80 is: 201.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.01 : 325.04 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.01/325.04 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.01x = 325.04 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.01x = 43,813.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,813.91/217.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.90

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