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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.37, 326.14 and 130.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.37, 326.14 and 130.88 is: 196.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.37 : 326.14 = 130.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.37/326.14 = 130.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.37x = 326.14 × 130.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.37x = 42,685.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,685.20/217.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.37

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