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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.44, 325.50 and 136.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.44, 325.50 and 136.02 is: 203.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.44 : 325.50 = 136.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.44/325.50 = 136.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.44x = 325.50 × 136.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.44x = 44,274.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,274.51/217.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.62

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