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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 216.10, 323.83 and 129.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 216.10, 323.83 and 129.45 is: 193.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    216.10 : 323.83 = 129.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    216.10/323.83 = 129.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    216.10x = 323.83 × 129.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    216.10x = 41,919.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 41,919.79/216.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.98

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