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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.42, 325.34 and 130.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.42, 325.34 and 130.45 is: 195.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.42 : 325.34 = 130.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.42/325.34 = 130.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.42x = 325.34 × 130.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.42x = 42,440.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,440.60/217.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.20

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