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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.62, 326.52 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.62, 326.52 and 131.13 is: 196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.62 : 326.52 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.62/326.52 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.62x = 326.52 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.62x = 42,814.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,814.28/217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.74

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