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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.85, 326.82 and 87.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.85, 326.82 and 87.90 is: 131.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.85 : 326.82 = 87.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.85/326.82 = 87.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.85x = 326.82 × 87.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.85x = 28,727.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,727.48/217.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.87

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