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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.93, 326.79 and 87.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.93, 326.79 and 87.87 is: 131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.93 : 326.79 = 87.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.93/326.79 = 87.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.93x = 326.79 × 87.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.93x = 28,716.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,716.26/217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.77

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