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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.81, 326.63 and 87.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.81, 326.63 and 87.84 is: 131.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.81 : 326.63 = 87.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.81/326.63 = 87.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.81x = 326.63 × 87.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.81x = 28,691.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,691.18/217.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.73

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