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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.18, 325.77 and 131.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.18, 325.77 and 131.74 is: 197.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.18 : 325.77 = 131.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.18/325.77 = 131.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.18x = 325.77 × 131.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.18x = 42,916.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,916.94/217.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.61

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