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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.78, 326.01 and 140.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.78, 326.01 and 140.59 is: 210.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.78 : 326.01 = 140.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.78/326.01 = 140.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.78x = 326.01 × 140.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.78x = 45,832.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,832.12/217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.46

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