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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.39, 326.16 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.39, 326.16 and 130.78 is: 196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.39 : 326.16 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.39/326.16 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.39x = 326.16 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.39x = 42,655.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,655.41/217.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.22

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