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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.97, 326.91 and 87.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.97, 326.91 and 87.93 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.97 : 326.91 = 87.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.97/326.91 = 87.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.97x = 326.91 × 87.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.97x = 28,746.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,746.44/217.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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