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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.94, 326.54 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.94, 326.54 and 136.52 is: 204.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.94 : 326.54 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.94/326.54 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.94x = 326.54 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.94x = 44,579.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,579.24/217.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.55

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