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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.43, 326.32 and 130.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.43, 326.32 and 130.87 is: 196.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.43 : 326.32 = 130.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.43/326.32 = 130.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.43x = 326.32 × 130.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.43x = 42,704.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,704.48/217.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.40

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