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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.28, 325.73 and 140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.28, 325.73 and 140.27 is: 210.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.28 : 325.73 = 140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.28/325.73 = 140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.28x = 325.73 × 140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.28x = 45,687.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,687.82/217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.28

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