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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.02, 325.60 and 130.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.02, 325.60 and 130.34 is: 195.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.02 : 325.60 = 130.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.02/325.60 = 130.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.02x = 325.60 × 130.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.02x = 42,438.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,438.70/217.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.55

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