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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.30, 325.88 and 93.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.30, 325.88 and 93.90 is: 140.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.30 : 325.88 = 93.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.30/325.88 = 93.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.30x = 325.88 × 93.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.30x = 30,600.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,600.13/217.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.82

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