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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.04, 324.96 and 135.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.04, 324.96 and 135.68 is: 203.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.04 : 324.96 = 135.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.04/324.96 = 135.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.04x = 324.96 × 135.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.04x = 44,090.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,090.57/217.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.14

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