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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.62, 326.46 and 87.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.62, 326.46 and 87.62 is: 131.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.62 : 326.46 = 87.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.62/326.46 = 87.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.62x = 326.46 × 87.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.62x = 28,604.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,604.43/217.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.44

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