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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.88, 326.71 and 87.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.88, 326.71 and 87.83 is: 131.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.88 : 326.71 = 87.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.88/326.71 = 87.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.88x = 326.71 × 87.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.88x = 28,692.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,692.87/217.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.69

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