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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.82, 326.64 and 131.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.82, 326.64 and 131.24 is: 196.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.82 : 326.64 = 131.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.82/326.64 = 131.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.82x = 326.64 × 131.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.82x = 42,868.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,868.23/217.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.81

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