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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.20, 325.12 and 135.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.20, 325.12 and 135.76 is: 203.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.20 : 325.12 = 135.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.20/325.12 = 135.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.20x = 325.12 × 135.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.20x = 44,138.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,138.29/217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.21

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