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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.32, 325.17 and 133.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.32, 325.17 and 133.62 is: 199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.32 : 325.17 = 133.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.32/325.17 = 133.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.32x = 325.17 × 133.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.32x = 43,449.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,449.22/217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.93

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