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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.60, 325.77 and 136.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.60, 325.77 and 136.20 is: 203.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.60 : 325.77 = 136.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.60/325.77 = 136.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.60x = 325.77 × 136.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.60x = 44,369.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,369.87/217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.91

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