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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.96, 326.30 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.96, 326.30 and 131.88 is: 197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.96 : 326.30 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.96/326.30 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.96x = 326.30 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.96x = 43,032.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 43,032.44/217.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.43

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