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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.60, 326.57 and 130.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.60, 326.57 and 130.67 is: 196.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.60 : 326.57 = 130.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.60/326.57 = 130.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.60x = 326.57 × 130.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.60x = 42,670.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,670.62/217.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.10

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