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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.28, 325.51 and 135.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.28, 325.51 and 135.88 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.28 : 325.51 = 135.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.28/325.51 = 135.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.28x = 325.51 × 135.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.28x = 44,230.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,230.30/217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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