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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.27, 325.91 and 73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.27, 325.91 and 73 is: 109.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.27 : 325.91 = 73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.27/325.91 = 73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.27x = 325.91 × 73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.27x = 23,791.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,791.43/217.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.50

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