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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.23, 325.41 and 134.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.23, 325.41 and 134.70 is: 201.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.23 : 325.41 = 134.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.23/325.41 = 134.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.23x = 325.41 × 134.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.23x = 43,832.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,832.73/217.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.78

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