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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.49, 325.96 and 136.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.49, 325.96 and 136.35 is: 204.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.49 : 325.96 = 136.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.49/325.96 = 136.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.49x = 325.96 × 136.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.49x = 44,444.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,444.31/217.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.36

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