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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.14, 326 and 135.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.14, 326 and 135.72 is: 203.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.14 : 326 = 135.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.14/326 = 135.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.14x = 326 × 135.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.14x = 44,244.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,244.72/217.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.76

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