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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.13, 325.75 and 63.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.13, 325.75 and 63.07 is: 94.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.13 : 325.75 = 63.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.13/325.75 = 63.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.13x = 325.75 × 63.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.13x = 20,543.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,543.42/217.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.61

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