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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.25, 326.09 and 136.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.25, 326.09 and 136.29 is: 204.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.25 : 326.09 = 136.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.25/326.09 = 136.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.25x = 326.09 × 136.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.25x = 44,442.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,442.12/217.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.57

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