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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.93, 326.97 and 81.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.93, 326.97 and 81.00 is: 121.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.93 : 326.97 = 81.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.93/326.97 = 81.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.93x = 326.97 × 81.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.93x = 26,483.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,483.55/217.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.52

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