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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.14, 325.71 and 87.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.14, 325.71 and 87.20 is: 130.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.14 : 325.71 = 87.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.14/325.71 = 87.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.14x = 325.71 × 87.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.14x = 28,401.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,401.91/217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.80

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