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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.68, 325.71 and 131.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.68, 325.71 and 131.04 is: 196.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.68 : 325.71 = 131.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.68/325.71 = 131.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.68x = 325.71 × 131.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.68x = 42,681.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,681.04/217.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.07

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