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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.85, 326.39 and 136.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.85, 326.39 and 136.50 is: 204.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.85 : 326.39 = 136.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.85/326.39 = 136.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.85x = 326.39 × 136.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.85x = 44,551.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,551.55/217.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.51

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