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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.26, 325.34 and 136.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.26, 325.34 and 136.17 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.26 : 325.34 = 136.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.26/325.34 = 136.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.26x = 325.34 × 136.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.26x = 44,300.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,300.87/217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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