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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.09, 325.51 and 93.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.09, 325.51 and 93.67 is: 140.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.09 : 325.51 = 93.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.09/325.51 = 93.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.09x = 325.51 × 93.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.09x = 30,490.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,490.52/217.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.45

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