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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.27, 325.87 and 72.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.27, 325.87 and 72.99 is: 109.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.27 : 325.87 = 72.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.27/325.87 = 72.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.27x = 325.87 × 72.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.27x = 23,785.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,785.25/217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.47

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