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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.61, 326.41 and 94.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.61, 326.41 and 94.18 is: 141.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.61 : 326.41 = 94.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.61/326.41 = 94.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.61x = 326.41 × 94.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.61x = 30,741.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,741.29/217.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.27

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