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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 217.98, 326.90 and 131.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 217.98, 326.90 and 131.36 is: 197.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    217.98 : 326.90 = 131.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    217.98/326.90 = 131.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    217.98x = 326.90 × 131.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    217.98x = 42,941.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 42,941.58/217.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.00

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