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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.11, 325.26 and 136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.11, 325.26 and 136.11 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.11 : 325.26 = 136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.11/325.26 = 136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.11x = 325.26 × 136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.11x = 44,271.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,271.14/217.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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