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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.66, 326.12 and 136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.66, 326.12 and 136.32 is: 204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.66 : 326.12 = 136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.66/326.12 = 136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.66x = 326.12 × 136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.66x = 44,456.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,456.68/217.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.25

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