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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.48, 325.90 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.48, 325.90 and 140.32 is: 210.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.48 : 325.90 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.48/325.90 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.48x = 325.90 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.48x = 45,730.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,730.29/217.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.27

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