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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 325.61 and 136.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 325.61 and 136.03 is: 203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 325.61 = 136.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/325.61 = 136.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 325.61 × 136.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 44,292.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,292.73/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.71

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