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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.50, 326.42 and 130.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.50, 326.42 and 130.93 is: 196.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.50 : 326.42 = 130.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.50/326.42 = 130.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.50x = 326.42 × 130.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.50x = 42,738.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,738.17/217.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.50

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