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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.53, 325.62 and 135.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.53, 325.62 and 135.99 is: 203.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.53 : 325.62 = 135.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.53/325.62 = 135.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.53x = 325.62 × 135.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.53x = 44,281.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,281.06/217.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.56

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