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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.79, 326.78 and 131.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.79, 326.78 and 131.18 is: 196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.79 : 326.78 = 131.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.79/326.78 = 131.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.79x = 326.78 × 131.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.79x = 42,866.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,866.43/217.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.82

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