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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.74, 326.36 and 131.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.74, 326.36 and 131.03 is: 196.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.74 : 326.36 = 131.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.74/326.36 = 131.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.74x = 326.36 × 131.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.74x = 42,762.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,762.95/217.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.39

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