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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.76, 327.16 and 140.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.76, 327.16 and 140.74 is: 211.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.76 : 327.16 = 140.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.76/327.16 = 140.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.76x = 327.16 × 140.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.76x = 46,044.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,044.50/217.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.45

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