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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.35, 326.13 and 136.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.35, 326.13 and 136.26 is: 204.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.35 : 326.13 = 136.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.35/326.13 = 136.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.35x = 326.13 × 136.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.35x = 44,438.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,438.47/217.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.46

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