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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.38, 325.53 and 140.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.38, 325.53 and 140.34 is: 210.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.38 : 325.53 = 140.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.38/325.53 = 140.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.38x = 325.53 × 140.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.38x = 45,684.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,684.88/217.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.16

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