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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.75, 326.69 and 136.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.75, 326.69 and 136.49 is: 204.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.75 : 326.69 = 136.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.75/326.69 = 136.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.75x = 326.69 × 136.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.75x = 44,589.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,589.92/217.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.78

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