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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.49, 325.99 and 130.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.49, 325.99 and 130.78 is: 196.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.49 : 325.99 = 130.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.49/325.99 = 130.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.49x = 325.99 × 130.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.49x = 42,631.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,631.83/217.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.02

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