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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.13, 325.47 and 135.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.13, 325.47 and 135.79 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.13 : 325.47 = 135.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.13/325.47 = 135.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.13x = 325.47 × 135.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.13x = 44,193.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,193.94/217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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