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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.50, 325.66 and 130.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.50, 325.66 and 130.42 is: 195.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.50 : 325.66 = 130.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.50/325.66 = 130.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.50x = 325.66 × 130.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.50x = 42,472.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,472.66/217.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.28

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