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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.61, 326.31 and 136.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.61, 326.31 and 136.37 is: 204.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.61 : 326.31 = 136.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.61/326.31 = 136.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.61x = 326.31 × 136.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.61x = 44,498.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,498.89/217.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.49

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