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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.79, 326.91 and 137.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.79, 326.91 and 137.14 is: 205.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.79 : 326.91 = 137.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.79/326.91 = 137.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.79x = 326.91 × 137.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.79x = 44,833.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,833.59/217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.86

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