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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.17, 325.64 and 133.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.17, 325.64 and 133.79 is: 200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.17 : 325.64 = 133.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.17/325.64 = 133.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.17x = 325.64 × 133.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.17x = 43,566.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,566.08/217.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.61

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