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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.52, 326 and 140.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.52, 326 and 140.56 is: 210.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.52 : 326 = 140.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.52/326 = 140.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.52x = 326 × 140.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.52x = 45,822.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,822.56/217.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.66

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