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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.93, 326.68 and 87.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.93, 326.68 and 87.89 is: 131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.93 : 326.68 = 87.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.93/326.68 = 87.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.93x = 326.68 × 87.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.93x = 28,711.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,711.47/217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.75

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