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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.97, 326.87 and 131.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.97, 326.87 and 131.34 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.97 : 326.87 = 131.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.97/326.87 = 131.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.97x = 326.87 × 131.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.97x = 42,931.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,931.11/217.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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