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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.78, 326.88 and 131.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.78, 326.88 and 131.20 is: 196.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.78 : 326.88 = 131.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.78/326.88 = 131.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.78x = 326.88 × 131.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.78x = 42,886.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,886.66/217.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.93

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