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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 325.82 and 200.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 325.82 and 200.54 is: 300.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 325.82 = 200.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/325.82 = 200.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 325.82 × 200.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 65,341.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 65,341.26/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 300.07

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