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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.32, 326.36 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.32, 326.36 and 187.32 is: 281.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.32 : 326.36 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.32/326.36 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.32x = 326.36 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.32x = 61,133.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,133.76/217.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.31

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