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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.20, 325.58 and 134.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.20, 325.58 and 134.94 is: 202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.20 : 325.58 = 134.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.20/325.58 = 134.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.20x = 325.58 × 134.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.20x = 43,932.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,932.28/217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.26

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