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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.65, 326.31 and 130.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.65, 326.31 and 130.86 is: 196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.65 : 326.31 = 130.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.65/326.31 = 130.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.65x = 326.31 × 130.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.65x = 42,700.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,700.93/217.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.19

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