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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.29, 325.63 and 80.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.29, 325.63 and 80.20 is: 120.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.29 : 325.63 = 80.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.29/325.63 = 80.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.29x = 325.63 × 80.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.29x = 26,115.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,115.53/217.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.19

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