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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.77, 326.65 and 136.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.77, 326.65 and 136.43 is: 204.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.77 : 326.65 = 136.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.77/326.65 = 136.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.77x = 326.65 × 136.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.77x = 44,564.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,564.86/217.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.64

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