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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.25, 326.42 and 140.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.25, 326.42 and 140.25 is: 210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.25 : 326.42 = 140.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.25/326.42 = 140.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.25x = 326.42 × 140.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.25x = 45,779.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,779.70/217.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.73

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