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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.30, 325.22 and 131.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.30, 325.22 and 131.86 is: 197.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.30 : 325.22 = 131.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.30/325.22 = 131.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.30x = 325.22 × 131.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.30x = 42,883.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,883.51/217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.35

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