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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.81, 326.31 and 131.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.81, 326.31 and 131.05 is: 196.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.81 : 326.31 = 131.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.81/326.31 = 131.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.81x = 326.31 × 131.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.81x = 42,762.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,762.93/217.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.33

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