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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.60, 326.08 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.60, 326.08 and 130.96 is: 196.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.60 : 326.08 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.60/326.08 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.60x = 326.08 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.60x = 42,703.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,703.44/217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.25

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