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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.43, 325.93 and 87.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.43, 325.93 and 87.39 is: 131.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.43 : 325.93 = 87.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.43/325.93 = 87.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.43x = 325.93 × 87.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.43x = 28,482.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,482.59/217.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.00

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