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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.31, 325.56 and 130.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.31, 325.56 and 130.55 is: 195.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.31 : 325.56 = 130.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.31/325.56 = 130.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.31x = 325.56 × 130.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.31x = 42,501.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,501.86/217.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.58

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