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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.19, 325.80 and 100.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.19, 325.80 and 100.13 is: 150.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.19 : 325.80 = 100.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.19/325.80 = 100.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.19x = 325.80 × 100.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.19x = 32,620.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,620.73/217.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.19

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