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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.49, 326.03 and 136.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.49, 326.03 and 136.28 is: 204.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.49 : 326.03 = 136.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.49/326.03 = 136.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.49x = 326.03 × 136.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.49x = 44,431.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,431.50/217.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.30

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