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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.54, 325.97 and 136.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.54, 325.97 and 136.14 is: 203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.54 : 325.97 = 136.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.54/325.97 = 136.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.54x = 325.97 × 136.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.54x = 44,375.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,375.93/217.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.99

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