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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.70, 326.41 and 140.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.70, 326.41 and 140.64 is: 210.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.70 : 326.41 = 140.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.70/326.41 = 140.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.70x = 326.41 × 140.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.70x = 45,905.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,905.95/217.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.87

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