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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.32, 325.60 and 135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.32, 325.60 and 135.92 is: 203.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.32 : 325.60 = 135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.32/325.60 = 135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.32x = 325.60 × 135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.32x = 44,255.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,255.55/217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.64

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