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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.60, 326.56 and 130.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.60, 326.56 and 130.66 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.60 : 326.56 = 130.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.60/326.56 = 130.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.60x = 326.56 × 130.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.60x = 42,668.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,668.33/217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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