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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.26, 325.98 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.26, 325.98 and 136.14 is: 204.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.26 : 325.98 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.26/325.98 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.26x = 325.98 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.26x = 44,378.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,378.92/217.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.27

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