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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.12, 325.77 and 130.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.12, 325.77 and 130.63 is: 195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.12 : 325.77 = 130.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.12/325.77 = 130.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.12x = 325.77 × 130.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.12x = 42,553.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,553.05/217.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.99

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