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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.16, 325.56 and 130.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.16, 325.56 and 130.36 is: 195.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.16 : 325.56 = 130.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.16/325.56 = 130.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.16x = 325.56 × 130.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.16x = 42,440.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,440.00/217.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.43

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