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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.33, 326.38 and 130.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.33, 326.38 and 130.76 is: 196.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.33 : 326.38 = 130.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.33/326.38 = 130.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.33x = 326.38 × 130.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.33x = 42,678.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,678.79/217.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.38

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