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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.28, 325.97 and 87.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.28, 325.97 and 87.26 is: 130.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.28 : 325.97 = 87.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.28/325.97 = 87.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.28x = 325.97 × 87.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.28x = 28,444.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,444.14/217.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.91

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