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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.95, 327.12 and 136.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.95, 327.12 and 136.95 is: 205.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.95 : 327.12 = 136.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.95/327.12 = 136.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.95x = 327.12 × 136.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.95x = 44,799.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 44,799.08/217.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.55

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