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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.62, 326.16 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.62, 326.16 and 136.49 is: 204.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.62 : 326.16 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.62/326.16 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.62x = 326.16 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.62x = 44,515.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,515.95/217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.56

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