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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.18, 325.57 and 130.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.18, 325.57 and 130.30 is: 195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.18 : 325.57 = 130.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.18/325.57 = 130.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.18x = 325.57 × 130.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.18x = 42,421.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,421.77/217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.33

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